The bill amends Section 40-5.2-20 of the General Laws related to the Rhode Island Works Program, specifically focusing on childcare assistance for families. It removes the requirement that families must consent to and cooperate with the Department of Human Services in establishing paternity and enforcing child support orders as a condition of eligibility for childcare assistance. Instead, the bill allows families to voluntarily access the state's office of child support services for assistance in establishing parentage and enforcing child support and medical orders, but this is not a requirement for qualifying for or accessing childcare assistance.

The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5197: 40-5.2-20