RI S0227 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-05-18 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 16 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-05-18 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Provides eligibility for benefits for a pregnant person from onset of pregnancy and allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period. Increases the monthly cash benefit to fifty percent (50%) of the federal poverty level.
Title
The Rhode Island Works Program
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-18 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2023-05-12 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/18/2023) |
| 2023-02-16 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/SenateText23/S0227.pdf |
