Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8136
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
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Casey (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Eliminates fingerprinting fees for licensed childcare hires, require background checks for youth activity instructors, and allow active TS/SCI clearance to satisfy criminal background check requirements.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 30, 2026 · Legislature
03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services