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RI H8184

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terri-Denise Cortvriend

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the provision that designated Rhode Island as a creditor of ABLE accounts upon the death of a beneficiary with a disability
  • Prohibits state agencies from seeking payment from ABLE savings trust accounts or proceeds to recover benefits provided to a deceased beneficiary, except where required by federal law
  • Maintains existing protections exempting ABLE account funds from attachment, garnishment, and other creditor processes during a beneficiary's lifetime
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after the death of the designated beneficiary.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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