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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

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

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 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.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Joseph SolomonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse22
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Marie HopkinsPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse21
Sherry RobertsPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse29
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“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. 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
  3. 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

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