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RI S2315
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leonidas Raptakis
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AI Summary
- Expands the deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program to include adoptive parents and siblings as eligible caregivers, in addition to natural parents, foster parents, and court-appointed guardians
- Allows adoptive parents or siblings to receive financial subsidy aid when caring for individuals with developmental disabilities who can no longer be cared for by aging parents
- Applies to individuals who have been residents or patients of state facilities (Dr. Joseph H. Ladd Center, Dr. U.E. Zambarano Memorial Hospital, Institute of Mental Health, or general hospital) for at least 90 days, or equivalent out-of-state institutions
- Renames the program from "Parent deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program" to "Deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program" to reflect the broader eligibility
- Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Expands the deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program in the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to include adoptive parent(s) or siblings(s).
Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
1/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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