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HR 8533 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $320,000 FOR BETTER LIVES RHODE ISLAND

This bill proposes allocating $320,000 from the state budget to Better Lives Rhode Island for the 2026 fiscal year. The funds are intended to support a transitional housing program specifically designed for women who are leaving prison. If passed, the money would be used to provide housing assistance as part of the reentry process for this specific group of individuals.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $320,000 to fund a transitional housing program for women leaving prison, directly increasing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds transitional housing for women leaving prison, directly supporting reentry and reducing recidivism.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $320,000 to fund transitional housing for women leaving prison, directly advancing housing assistance programs.90% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 8, 2026 Last action May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
Committee
05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
May 8, 2026
Introduced
05/08/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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David Morales
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