Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7462
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COPAYMENTS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Casimiro
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Slater (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Kazarian (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Codifies child care copayments in law, expand zero copays to families under 125% FPL, lower costs for working families, and cap most copayments at 6% while preserving a 7% statutory maximum.
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 30, 2026 · House
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance