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RI H7706
Joint Resolution
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Maryann Shallcross-Smith
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $500,000 from the state treasury to United Way of Rhode Island for fiscal year 2026-2027 to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 human services hotline
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2-1-1 is a free, confidential service operated by United Way since 2007, available 24/7/365 via call, text, or chat in nearly 200 languages and dialects
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The hotline connects Rhode Islanders with assistance for housing, child care, healthcare, food, shelter, tax preparation, and utilities
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The 2023-2024 Community Impact Report indicated 2-1-1 received more than 190,000 requests for help, primarily focused on stability and resources
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2-1-1 serves as critical communications infrastructure during natural disasters and state crises such as floods and winter storms
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THE 2-1-1 HUMAN SERVICES HOTLINE (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the United Way of Rhode Island to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 system.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/11/2026