Rhode Island § 40-6-4 - Public Assistance Act
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 40-6-4 — Public Assistance Act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-6-4. Public Assistance Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-6-4
§ 40-6-4. [Repealed.]
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 118, art. 13, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 47, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch.
138, art. 25, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1996, ch. 129, § 12, P.L. 1996, ch. 131, § 12,
P.L. 1996, ch. 132, § 12, and P.L. 1996, ch. 133, § 12, effective on the later of
May 1, 1997 or the first day of the second month following the month of receipt by
the Rhode Island Department of Human Services of all federal approvals and/or federal
waivers from the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services necessary
to implement the provisions of the acts, provided, however, that the Rhode Island
Department of Human Services is authorized and directed to seek such federal approvals
and/or federal waivers upon passage of the acts.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 40-6-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 40-6-4 cover?
Section 40-6-4 ("Public Assistance Act") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 40-6-4?
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