Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2828
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Felag (Democratic)
- Pearson (Democratic)
- Bell (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
- Gu (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends the Rhode Island works program to increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 11, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 10, 2026 · Legislature
06/10/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 9, 2026 · Legislature
06/09/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 8, 2026 · Legislature
06/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026) - May 5, 2026 · Legislature
05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance