Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

SB 2085 — AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM

Last action — 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

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In plain language

The bill modifies eligibility for the Rhode Island Works Program and secures ongoing funding.

This legislation removes the funding limitation on the Rhode Island Works Program and adjusts income eligibility to 85% of the state median. It also expands available funding to individuals working at least 20 hours weekly.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that working families may qualify for more support through the Rhode Island Works Program.

Summary

Eliminates the sunset on the provision of funding, modify eligibility requirement to 85% of state median income and expand funding to at least 20 hours per week.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

  3. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2085 do?
Eliminates the sunset on the provision of funding, modify eligibility requirement to 85% of state median income and expand funding to at least 20 hours per week.
Who sponsors SB 2085?
SB 2085 is sponsored by Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), and Alana M. DiMario (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2085?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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