H8184

Prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after the death of the designated beneficiary.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8184 prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account.

Rhode Island H8184 amends the Office of Health and Human Services to ensure that the state cannot seek reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after the death of the designated beneficiary. This change aims to protect the financial resources of disabled individuals by preventing the state from reclaiming funds from these accounts post-death. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance