Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandHUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM - Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Jun 4, 2026
- 161 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI S 3153 · EngrossedJun 4
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Bill details
- Last action
- Referred to House Finance · Jun 5, 2026
- Pending committee
- Finance
Sponsors
LVLammis VargasSenator · Democrat · SD-028Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
ADAlana DiMarioSenator · Democrat · SD-036
LULori UrsoSenator · Democrat · SD-008
PAPeter AppollonioSenator · Democrat · SD-029
PLPamela LauriaSenator · Democrat · SD-032
MMMelissa MurraySenator · Democrat · SD-024
LDLouis DipalmaSenator · Democrat · SD-012
Bill history
Newest first.
Jun 5, 2026Referred to House FinanceHouse
Jun 4, 2026Senate read and passedSenate
Jun 2, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)Senate
Jun 2, 2026Committee recommends passageSenate
May 29, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)Senate
May 5, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studySenate
May 1, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)Senate
Mar 27, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate FinanceSenate
Recorded votes
PassageJun 4, 2026 · Senate · 38 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further studyMay 5, 2026 · Senate · 8 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Finance: PassageJun 2, 2026 · Senate · 8 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Human Services
- HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
- HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM
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