Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7428
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- McNamara (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Commencing July 1, 2026, this act eliminates the provision of this section that requires new applicants for employment under this section to pay the expense for their criminal background checks.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 10, 2026 · Legislature
02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 6, 2026 · Legislature
02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026) - Jan 30, 2026 · House
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services