Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 802: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 802 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Val Lawson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Alana DiMario (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.
Requires the department of human services to provide childcare assistance to families, including those served through DCYF, who meet the requirements of a protective services category as defined in CFR 98.20 (a)(3)(ii).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“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)
- 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary