H8339

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to RIPIN.)

Introduced·3/20/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8339 authorizes a $500,000 appropriation to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network.

Rhode Island H8339 allocates $500,000 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN). RIPIN, a nonprofit organization, provides peer support and parent engagement for initiatives like Early Intervention and Maternal Child Health. It also offers health insurance consumer assistance, saving Rhode Islanders over $10 million since 2018. RIPIN serves families with children who have disabilities or special healthcare needs, reaching over 115,000 clients in 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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7
1
R
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 9

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

Mar 20

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance