Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7320
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Slater (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
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 23, 2026 · House
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance