H7394

Provides that a family eligible for cash assistance pursuant to § 40-5.2-11, shall if qualified, be provided SNAP benefits.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7394 ensures families eligible for cash assistance are enrolled in SNAP benefits.

Rhode Island H7394 amends the Rhode Island Works Program to ensure families eligible for cash assistance are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if they meet the qualifications. This act modifies the eligibility criteria for cash assistance to include automatic enrollment in SNAP for qualified families. The monthly cash assistance amount is calculated based on the family's payment standard minus countable income. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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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 28

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance