Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
What it does
Amends the Rhode Island works program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period and 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 House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 1405/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 805/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
- Mar 503/05/2026 Committee transferred to House Finance
- Mar 403/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Committee transferred to House Judiciary
- Feb 1102/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House FinanceIntroduced