H7687

Exempts individual retirement accounts as a countable resource for public assistance. This act also prohibits the state as a creditor against an ABLE account in the event of death of a beneficiary.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Exempts individual retirement accounts from being counted as a resource for public assistance and prohibits the state from being a creditor against.

Rhode Island H7687 amends the Public Assistance Act to exempt individual retirement accounts from being counted as a countable resource for public assistance eligibility. Additionally, it prohibits the state from acting as a creditor against an ABLE account in the event of the beneficiary's death. This change aims to protect retirement savings and ensure that ABLE account funds are not seized to pay debts after the beneficiary's passing.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

House

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

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance