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RI H7893
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Morales
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all public and private universities in Rhode Island from giving preferential treatment to applicants based on familial relationships to previous attendees (legacy admissions)
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Bans universities from asking about prospective students' family connections to alumni on admission applications
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Requires universities that incidentally learn of an applicant's legacy status during the application process to disregard that information
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Applies to admissions consideration in any manner, covering all forms of preferential treatment
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Bans preferential treatment to a public or private university applicant because of the student's familial relationship to a previous university attendee.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Education
2/27/2026