Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7687: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT

In committee Last action May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7687 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); Arthur Handy (Democratic); Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); Scott Slater (Democratic); and 6 more.