Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8176
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Potter (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Messier (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Furtado (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Adds a new category to the eligibility of childcare assistance to include a "protective services category" which would include foster or kinship children served through DCYF.
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) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance