RI H8136 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-30 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Health & Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-30 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Health & Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS - 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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
| Rep. Maryann Shallcross-Smith [D] | Rep. Stephen Casey [D] | Rep. Cherie Cruz [D] | Rep. Karen Alzate [D] |
| Rep. Joshua Giraldo [D] | Rep. Deborah Fellela [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-26 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026) |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8136.pdf |
