Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5392: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5392 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a family eligible for cash assistance pursuant to § 40-5.2-11, shall if qualified, be provided SNAP benefits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance