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RI S2559
Joint Resolution
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bissaillon
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $3,000,000 from the state treasury to Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. for fiscal year 2026-2027
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Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free legal representation to low-income families, domestic violence victims, veterans, and seniors statewide
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The organization opened 5,805 cases and closed 4,713 cases in 2025
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Services focus on housing, income maintenance, food access, family safety, financial stability, education, and workers' rights
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The organization has served over 200,000 Rhode Islanders since its founding
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES, INC. (Appropriates the sum of $3,000,000 to Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
2/13/2026