Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7687: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts individual retirement accounts as a countable resource for public assistance. This act also prohibits the state as a creditor against an ABLE account in the event of death of a beneficiary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance