HB 7320

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 14, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7320
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-05-14
Family / Children Healthcare
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.

Sponsor
Diaz
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-14 Status in_committee
2026-05-14 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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