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RI HB 8220

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AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- HOMELESSNESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did RI HB 8220 pass?

No. RI HB 8220 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-31): 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 8220 about?

Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.

Who sponsors RI HB 8220?

Read, Voas, Potter and 5 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 8220.

Description

Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.

Introduced
2026-03-03
Latest action
2026-03-31 — 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Readprimary
  • Voasprimary
  • Potterprimary
  • Bennettprimary
  • Casimiroprimary
  • Shekarchiprimary
  • Furtadoprimary
  • Noretprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-31

    03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-03-27

    03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

  3. 2026-03-03

    03/03/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

    introduction,referral-committee

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