STATE BILLRI S 2829ENGROSSED

Establishes a procedure to permit DCYF to apply for benefits on behalf of children, who are eligible, that are within temporary custody or guardianship of the department.

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES - Establishes a procedure to permit DCYF to apply for benefits on behalf of children, who are eligible, that are within temporary custody or guardianship of the department.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Jun 11, 2026; 154 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

RI S 2829 · EngrossedJun 11

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Bill details

Last action: Senate passed Sub A · Jun 11, 2026

Sponsor

MMMelissa MurraySenator · Democrat · SD-024Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 11, 2026Senate passed Sub ASenate

Jun 10, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)Senate

Jun 10, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub ASenate

Jun 9, 2026Proposed SubstituteSenate

Jun 8, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)Senate

May 5, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studySenate

May 1, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)Senate

Mar 4, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

PassageJun 11, 2026 · Senate · 38 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further studyMay 5, 2026 · Senate · 8 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Committee on Finance: Indefinite postponementJun 10, 2026 · Senate · 9 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Committee on Finance: Passage of Sub AJun 10, 2026 · Senate · 9 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

State Affairs And Government
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

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