Rhode Island House Bill 7689: 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.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-05-14)

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