Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
What it does
Amends the Rhode Island works program to increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 1106/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- Jun 806/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)
- May 505/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- May 105/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
- Mar 403/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate FinanceIntroduced
- Jun 1106/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)Passed Senate