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RI H7690
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Handy
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AI Summary
- Increases the child support pass-through payment from $50 to $100 for families with one child receiving Rhode Island Works cash assistance
- Increases the pass-through payment from $50 to $200 for families with more than one child
- Pass-through payments allow families to keep a portion of child support collected by the Department of Human Services rather than having it retained by the state
- Limits families to one pass-through payment even if multiple noncustodial parents make child support payments
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Amends the Rhode Island works program to increase the cash support pass-through to $100 for one child and $200 for more than one child.
Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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