Rhode Island creates paid pilot employment program for individuals experiencing homelessness

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- HOMELESSNESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.)

Last action · March 31, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Earl Read and 7 others

Companion · S 2621same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island establishes a state-run pilot program providing paid, for individuals experiencing homelessness to perform community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting them to supportive services.

Why it matters

Establishes a new state framework directly linking temporary public-works labor to social services for unhoused residents.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

individuals experiencing homelessness

Individuals experiencing homelessness are offered paid low-barrier employment opportunities and connections to supportive services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of work do participants perform in the program?

Participants perform community beautification and cleanup projects.

Who is eligible for this employment program?

Individuals experiencing homelessness.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Mar 31, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 27, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
Mar 3, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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