Rhode Island Alters Home-Visiting Program Reporting and Funding to Maximize Federal Support

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY HOME--VISITING ACT (Changes annual reporting requirements for the state’s family home-visiting program and also impacts appropriation and spending of funds in order to access maximum federal funding for these programs.)

Last action · May 12, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Joshua Giraldo and 4 others

Companion · S 2845same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island modifies annual reporting mandates for the state family home-visiting program and adjusts funding allocations to secure maximum available federal support.

Why it matters

Changes state administrative and financial structures for family home-visiting services in order to qualify for increased federal matching funds.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

State family home-visiting program administrators

State administrators must comply with modified annual reporting requirements and updated funding allocation structures.

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What does this bill change about the family home-visiting program?

It updates the annual reporting requirements and adjusts how funds are appropriated and spent to help qualify for maximum federal funding.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

3 actions

May 12, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 8, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
Feb 12, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Finance

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