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Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5992: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 5992 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): 05/22/2025 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.

Amends the Rhode Island works program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Jenni FurtadoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse64
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Joseph McNamaraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Scott SlaterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2025)
  3. 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source