Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2216
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Raptakis (Democratic)
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
- Rogers (Republican)
- de la Cruz (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides for a comprehensive criminal and employment background check procedure for all school employees.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 8, 2026 · Legislature
04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education