S.2091

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·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2091 exempts individual retirement accounts from being counted as resources for public assistance and protects ABLE accounts from state.

Rhode Island S2091 amends the Public Assistance Act to exempt individual retirement accounts as a countable resource for public assistance eligibility. The bill also prohibits the state from acting as a creditor against an ABLE account in the event of the beneficiary's death. This legislation aims to provide financial stability for individuals receiving public assistance and protect savings designated for disability-related expenses.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

RD

Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 26

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 22

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2026)

Jan 16

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance