SB 2606

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 7, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- THE POWERS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2606

Session 2026

Status in_committee

Senate in_committee 2026-05-07

Summary

Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.

Sponsor

Bissaillon

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-13	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-05-07	Status	in_committee
2026-05-07	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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