AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- HOMELESSNESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

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Overview Bill text 1 History 1 Sponsors 10

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.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 13, 2026
Last action: Feb 13, 2026 — 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
Sponsor: Victoria Gu D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 44 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

5.7% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 11%, measured from RI's completed sessions
Momentum -1 44/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 239 days quiet
Cosponsors +10 9 signed on
Bipartisan support +9 9 D · 1 R
Sponsor influence -1 42/100

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