H7051

Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7051 mandates the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to establish segregated savings accounts for foster care children.

Rhode Island H7051 requires DCYF to create segregated savings accounts for foster care children receiving Social Security, SSI, veterans, or railroad retirement benefits. These accounts would be exempt from asset limits to manage the accounts and maintain the child's eligibility for future benefits. The bill outlines specific percentages of benefits to be conserved based on the child's age, from 40% at age 14 to 100% at age 20.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 14

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

Jan 9

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance