H7794

Changes annual reporting requirements for the state’s family home-visiting program and also impacts appropriation and spending of funds in order to access maximum federal funding for these programs.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7794 amends the Family Home-Visiting Act to adjust reporting requirements and fund allocation for home-visiting programs.

Rhode Island H7794 modifies the Family Home-Visiting Act by changing annual reporting requirements and adjusting fund allocation for home-visiting programs. The bill aims to ensure the state can access maximum federal funding for these programs. It mandates the Rhode Island Department of Health to coordinate a statewide home-visiting system using evidence-based models. The bill also requires the department to implement a system to identify and refer families to voluntary, evidence-based home-visiting programs, prioritizing those with risk factors that impair child development.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 12

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

Feb 12

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance