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RI HB 7689

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AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did RI HB 7689 pass?

No. RI HB 7689 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-05-14): 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 7689 about?

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.

Who sponsors RI HB 7689?

Cruz, Ajello, Giraldo and 7 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 7689.

Description

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.

Introduced
2026-02-11
Latest action
2026-05-14 — 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Cruzprimary
  • Ajelloprimary
  • Giraldoprimary
  • Caldwellprimary
  • Kazarianprimary
  • Kislakprimary
  • Slaterprimary
  • Alzateprimary
  • Stewartprimary
  • Handyprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-05-14

    05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-05-08

    05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

  3. 2026-03-05

    03/05/2026 Committee transferred to House Finance

  4. 2026-03-04

    03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  5. 2026-02-27

    02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)

  6. 2026-02-27

    02/27/2026 Committee transferred to House Judiciary

  7. 2026-02-11

    02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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