Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7051
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Solomon (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Hopkins (Republican)
- Roberts (Republican)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Casimiro
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 14, 2026 · Legislature
05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026) - Jan 9, 2026 · House
01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance