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

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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.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 16, 2026
Last action: May 8, 2026 — 05/08/2026 Referred to House Finance
Sponsor: Ana Quezada D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 69 · High

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

30.1% Uncertain

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 34%, measured from RI's completed sessions
Momentum +4 69/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 155 days quiet
Cosponsors +10 8 signed on
Sponsor influence +4 85/100

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