Title 40
Human Services

Chapter 6
Public Assistance Act

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-6-14

§ 40-6-14. Assistance not assignable — Exemption from process.

Public assistance provided under this chapter shall not be transferable or assignable, at law or in equity, and none of the money paid or payable under this chapter shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.

History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 118, art. 13, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 46, § 1.