Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2126
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Quezada (Democratic)
- Vargas (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
- Lawson (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- May 8, 2026 · House
05/08/2026 Referred to House Finance - May 7, 2026 · Senate
05/07/2026 Senate read and passed - May 1, 2026 · Senate
05/01/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026) - Apr 30, 2026 · Legislature
04/30/2026 Committee recommends passage - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026) - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary