Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2173
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- McKenney (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Quezada (Democratic)
- Felag (Democratic)
- Lawson (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Acosta (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
- Mar 4, 2026 · Legislature
03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026) - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming