AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
Summary
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.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
May 14, 2026
Committee
05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
03/05/2026 Committee transferred to House Finance
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
02/27/2026 Committee transferred to House Judiciary
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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