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HB 7688

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 11, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILD CARE FOR ALL ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7688
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-02-11
Family / Children
Summary

Establishes the Rhode Island Child Care for All Act which provides high quality and affordable child care to families throughout the state.

Sponsor
Cruz
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-11 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-11 Status in_committee
2026-02-11 Latest Action Introduced, referred to House Finance
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