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RI H7320
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Grace Diaz
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the mandatory requirement for parents or caretaker relatives to cooperate with the Department of Human Services in establishing paternity and enforcing child support/medical support orders to qualify for childcare assistance under the Rhode Island Works Program
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Makes access to the state's Office of Child Support Services voluntary rather than mandatory for families applying for childcare assistance
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Removes the current provision that allowed families to claim "good cause" for refusing to comply with paternity and child support cooperation requirements
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
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.
Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
1/23/2026