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Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 658: 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

SB 658 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): 04/10/2025 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
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
Bob BrittoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate18
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Sue SosnowskiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate37
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Walter FelagPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate10
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24

“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. 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
  3. 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sources

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