The bill amends sections of the Rhode Island General Laws related to the Rhode Island Works Program, which provides cash assistance to families in need. It introduces new eligibility criteria, including residency and citizenship requirements, and exempts Rhode Island residents from federal drug felony conviction restrictions. The bill mandates the creation of individual employment plans for program participants, sets a resource limit of $5,000 for eligibility, and outlines various assets that are excluded from resource calculations. It also increases the gross earnings disregard from $300 to $525 and specifies types of income that are not counted towards eligibility. A lifetime limit of 60 months for receiving cash assistance is established, with exceptions for minor children. The bill also details the conditions for receiving cash assistance, including the requirement for minor parents to live with an adult relative unless certain conditions are met, and the obligation for adult members to assign child support rights to the state. A new section, 40-5.2-11. Cash assistance., is added, suggesting changes to cash assistance provisions. The bill updates the payment standard for cash assistance and introduces work requirements, with exemptions for certain individuals. For two-parent families, combined work activities must total at least 35 hours per week, with increased requirements if childcare assistance is received. Sanctions for non-compliance with work requirements are revised, removing benefit termination and protecting payments for dependent children. The act is effective from July 1, 2024.