Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7051: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

In committee Last action May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7051 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. Primary sponsor: Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), June Speakman (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joseph Solomon (Democratic); Karen Alzate (Democratic); Marie Hopkins (Republican); Sherry Roberts (Republican); and 6 more.