Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8220
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- HOMELESSNESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Voas (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Shekarchi (Democratic)
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Noret (Democratic)
- Read (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 31, 2026 · Legislature
03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026) - Mar 3, 2026 · House
03/03/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing