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H8176Introduced in the House

Adds a new category to the eligibility of childcare assistance to include a "protective services category" which would include foster or kinship children served through DCYF.

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by Jenni Azanero Furtado, District 64

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM - Adds a new category to the eligibility of childcare assistance to include a "protective services category" which would include foster or kinship children served through DCYF.

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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