Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7689
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- Kazarian (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Slater (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
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) - Mar 5, 2026 · House
03/05/2026 Committee transferred to House Finance - Mar 4, 2026 · Legislature
03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Committee transferred to House Judiciary - Feb 11, 2026 · House
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance