Baby Bonds in Rhode Island

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Institute Founding Director Dr. Darrick Hamilton (upper left) makes a virtual appearance at the stakeholder roundtable, "Investing in Rhode Islanders," hosted by Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa (center right), who announced the Rhode Island Baby Bond Trust Act, on January 23, 2024. Photo: David Radcliffe

Legislation

House Bill 7851 (2024)

Small-Scale Program

The Rhode Island Baby Bonds Trust (proposed)

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News and Resources

RIFuture.news
The Economic Progress Institute celebrates 10 wins that promote progress and equity for Rhode Islanders
June 27, 2025

The Providence Journal
EV Fees, Assault Weapons Ban, Baby Bonds: Inside Gov. McKee's Proposed State Budget
January 16, 2025

Rhode Island Monthly
Baby Steps: Inside the Future of Baby Bonds in Rhode Island 
June 17, 2024

The Boston Globe
Baby Bonds are a Transformational Investment to Help Rhode Island Prosper
April 11, 2024

Rhode Island Current
Can Baby Bonds Deliver on Promise to Close Rhode Island's Wealth Gap?
January 29, 2024

State of Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer
Treasurer Diossa Unveils His “Investing in Rhode Islanders” Framework
January 23, 2024

The Providence Journal
Baby Bonds, $100M History Center, 'Assault Weapon' Ban: What RI's State Officers Want in 2024
December 29, 2023