Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 332: 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
SB 332 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT. Primary sponsor: Val Lawson (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): 05/27/2025 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.
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 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/27/2025)
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance