S.2846

Removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the general law affording college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active members of the police force who are killed or disabled during duty.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the law providing college tuition for police officers' families.

This bill removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the law that provides college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active members of the police force who are killed or disabled during duty. The tuition is available for children aged 16 to 21 and covers up to four years of study at the University of Rhode Island or any other state-operated college. The bill affects families of police officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 26

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 22

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance