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RI H7797

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Giraldo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redirects unclaimed property funds to provide a one-time $3,000 allocation to the Rhode Island baby bond trust for each designated beneficiary born in the preceding calendar year
  • Designated beneficiaries are defined under existing state law (§ 35-24-1) governing the baby bonds program
  • Remaining unclaimed property funds after baby bond allocations would continue to be deposited into the state's general fund
  • Administrator must retain at least $100,000 in a separate account for payment of claims on unclaimed property
  • Effective date: July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Funds the Rhode Island baby bonds trust program without the use of taxpayer dollars through an annual allocation of unclaimed property remittances.

Probate Practice And Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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