H7056

Adds to those persons exempt from payment of parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state those individuals determined by the executive office of HHS, or its designee, to be disabled for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7056 exempts disabled individuals from parking fees at state recreational facilities.

Rhode Island H7056 amends the General Laws to exempt individuals determined by the executive office of health and human services to be disabled for Medicaid eligibility from paying parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state. This includes those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, or veterans benefits for a service-connected disability. The exemption applies to parking, admittance, and other user fees for activities like golf, but excludes licensing, camping, picnic table, and specialized facility use fees.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Jan 9

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance