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H7320Introduced in the House

Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance.

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by Grace Diaz, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM - Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

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

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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