AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT

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Expand eligibility for the childcare assistance program to meet the federal eligibility benchmark.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 28, 2026
Last action: May 14, 2026 — 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Jay Edwards D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled