S.2606

Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2606 expands the Department of Children, Youth and Families' powers to oversee and administer behavioral health services for children.

Rhode Island S2606 expands the scope and power of the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to oversee and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and developmental or functional disabilities. The bill requires DCYF to create a framework for these services that adheres to Medicaid requirements, ensuring they are flexible, coordinated, child-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

DDRDDDDRD

0 Nay

2 Absent

DD

Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary