SB 761 is sponsored by Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 7 D cosponsors

SB 761 — AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND BABY BOND TRUST

Last action July 02, 2025 — 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on July 02, 2025.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
7 sponsors

7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

July 02, 2025
07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
June 27, 2025
06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
June 20, 2025
06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
June 20, 2025
06/20/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
June 20, 2025
06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A
June 18, 2025
06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
June 18, 2025
06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
June 17, 2025
06/17/2025 Proposed Substitute
June 16, 2025
06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
March 13, 2025
03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 11, 2025
03/11/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
March 11, 2025
03/11/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (7)

Dawn Euer Democratic
Jonathon Acosta Democratic
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic
Bridget Valverde Democratic
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic
Melissa Murray Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

107 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passage

June 20, 2025

Passed 35 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	31	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	1
Republican	2	1	0	0
Total	35	1	0	2
% of votes cast	92%	3%	0%	5%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
Ruggerio	—	Not Voting
Madam President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri	Democratic	Yea
Brian J. Thompson	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Lammis J. Vargas	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Lori Urso	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Not Voting
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
Todd M. Patalano	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Nay
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

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IN CONCURRENCE

June 20, 2025

Passed 62 Yea · 7 Nay · 6 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	57	0	0	4
Independent	0	0	0	1
Republican	3	7	0	0
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	1
Total	62	7	0	6
% of votes cast	83%	9%	0%	8%

How each member voted (75)

Member	Party	Vote
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Not Voting
ShallcrossSmith	—	Yea
Alex Finkelman	Democratic	Yea
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone	Democratic	Yea
Arthur Handy	Democratic	Not Voting
Arthur J. Corvese	Democratic	Not Voting
Brandon C. Potter	Democratic	Yea
Brandon T. Voas	Democratic	Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy	Democratic	Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee	Democratic	Yea
Charlene M. Lima	Democratic	Yea
Cherie L. Cruz	Democratic	Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski	Democratic	Yea
David A. Bennett	Democratic	Yea
David Morales	Democratic	Yea
Deborah A. Fellela	Democratic	Yea
Earl A. Read, III	Democratic	Yea
Edith H. Ajello	Democratic	Yea
Enrique George Sanchez	Democratic	Yea
Evan P. Shanley	Democratic	Yea
Grace Diaz	Democratic	Yea
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski	Democratic	Yea
Jason Knight	Democratic	Not Voting
Jenni A. Furtado	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan	Democratic	Yea
John G. Edwards	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
Jose F. Batista	Democratic	Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Joseph M. McNamara	Democratic	Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo	Democratic	Yea
Julie A. Casimiro	Democratic	Yea
June Speakman	Democratic	Yea
Justine A. Caldwell	Democratic	Yea
Karen Alzate	Democratic	Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian	Democratic	Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty	Democratic	Yea
Lauren H. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Leonela Felix	Democratic	Yea
Marvin L. Abney	Democratic	Yea
Mary Duffy Messier	Democratic	Yea
Matt S. Dawson	Democratic	Yea
Megan L. Cotter	Democratic	Yea
Mia A. Ackerman	Democratic	Yea
Michelle E. McGaw	Democratic	Yea
Nathan W. Biah	Democratic	Not Voting
Patricia A. Serpa	Democratic	Yea
Ramon A. Perez	Democratic	Yea
Raymond A. Hull	Democratic	Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak	Democratic	Yea
Robert D. Phillips	Democratic	Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr.	Democratic	Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro	Democratic	Yea
Scott A. Slater	Democratic	Yea
Stephen M. Casey	Democratic	Yea
Susan R. Donovan	Democratic	Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi	Democratic	Yea
Terri Cortvriend	Democratic	Yea
Thomas E. Noret	Democratic	Yea
Tina L. Spears	Democratic	Yea
Jon D. Brien	Independent	Not Voting
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Yea
Christopher G. Paplauskas	Republican	Yea
David J. Place	Republican	Nay
George A Nardone	Republican	Nay
Marie A. Hopkins	Republican	Nay
Michael W. Chippendale	Republican	Nay
Paul M. Santucci	Republican	Yea
Richard R. Fascia	Republican	Nay
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Nay
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Nay

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Subjects

finance education

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 761 do?: 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.
Who sponsors SB 761?: SB 761 is sponsored by Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 761?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2025. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 761
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 11, 2025
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Dawn Euer

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