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RI H8176
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jenni Azanero Furtado
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AI Summary
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Creates a new "protective services category" for childcare assistance eligibility, covering foster or kinship children served through the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)
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Removes outdated temporary provisions with specific date ranges (January 2021-June 2022 and July 2022-December 2024) that had capped funding at $200,000 for certain childcare assistance
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Maintains existing childcare assistance for families with incomes below 261% of federal poverty level for higher education enrollment, making permanent what was previously a temporary provision
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Adds a new category to the eligibility of childcare assistance to include a "protective services category" which would include foster or kinship children served through DCYF.
Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/27/2026