Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7994
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- THE POWERS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Potter (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Dawson (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Casimiro
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 30, 2026 · Legislature
03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · House
03/04/2026 Committee transferred to House Health & Human Services - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections