Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 5, 2026.
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM (Amends the Rhode Island works program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period and increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026.).
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-05-05 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-05-05 | Latest Action | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |