S.2987

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.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26
Introduced Text

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

Rhode Island S2987 amends the Office of Health and Human Services to prohibit 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. This change ensures that ABLE accounts remain exempt from creditor process and other legal actions after the beneficiary's death. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–1 · Jun 4
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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1 Nay

R

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Finance

Jun 4

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage