Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 761: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND BABY BOND TRUST
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 761 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND BABY BOND TRUST. Primary sponsor: Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This pilot program would create a $3,000 trust for each Rhode Island child ages zero to one year born to a family enrolled in the Rhode Island Works Program (“RI Works”) during the preceding calendar year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/17/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/11/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 03/11/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance