Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 8, 2026.
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM.
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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-05-08 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-05-08 | Latest Action | Referred to House Finance |