Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
What it does
Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance.
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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
- May 805/08/2026 Referred to House FinanceLatest
- May 705/07/2026 Senate read and passedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 105/01/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)Minor
- Apr 3004/30/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Apr 2404/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
- Jan 1601/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced