Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 240: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 240 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): 03/26/2025 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.
Creates the Rhode Island Childcare Assistance Program that governs both family eligibility for the state’s childcare subsidy program and expands eligibility for the program to meet the federal eligibility benchmark.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/26/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2025)
- 03/01/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/05/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education