RI H7462

Establishes a statutory sliding fee scale for Rhode Island's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) copayments based on family income and size, with a maximum cap of 7% of annual family income regardless of the number of children in care.

Eliminates copayments entirely (0%) for families at or below 125% of the federal poverty level, with graduated rates of 2% for families between 125-150% FPL, 4% for 150-200% FPL, and 6% for 200-300% FPL.

Authorizes the Department of Human Services to waive copayments for vulnerable populations including families with children in foster care, kinship care, or protective services; families experiencing homelessness; families with children with disabilities; and Head Start participants.

Requires DHS to periodically review the sliding fee scale for federal compliance and affordability, and report recommended statutory changes to the General Assembly.

Takes effect upon passage and adds a new Chapter 6.7 to Title 40 of the General Laws governing human services.