Definitions.

As used in this chapter: (1) €œDesignated beneficiary€ means an individual who is: (i) Born on or after January 1, 2026; and (ii) Whose parent or guardian is enrolled in the Rhode Island works program pursuant to § 40-5.2-1 et seq., within the first twelve (12) months of their life. (2) €œEligible expenditure€ means an expenditure associated with any of the following: (i) Continuing education of a designated beneficiary at an institution of higher learning, trade school, vocational school, or professional apprenticeship program in Rhode Island; (ii) Ownership of a home in Rhode Island by a designated beneficiary; (iii) Ownership of a business with a principal place of business in Rhode Island by a designated beneficiary; or (iv) Any investment in financial assets or personal capital that provides long-term gains to wages or wealth, as defined by regulation promulgated by the general treasurer. (3) €œTrust€ means the Rhode Island baby bond trust, which consists of: (i) All money from public or private sources appropriated or made available to the state for the benefit of the trust; and (ii) All earnings on the money in the trust.