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RI H7428
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Giraldo
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AI Summary
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New applicants for childcare and youth-serving positions would no longer be required to pay for their mandatory criminal background checks, effective July 1, 2026
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Nationwide criminal records checks would be conducted at no charge for new job applicants at child daycare centers, family daycare homes, child-placing agencies, and residential childcare facilities
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Existing employees undergoing required 5-year background check renewals would still be responsible for paying the associated costs
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Applies to positions involving supervisory or disciplinary power over children, or routine unsupervised contact with children
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Background checks may be conducted through state police, local police, the attorney general's office, or the Department of Children, Youth and Families
Legislative Description
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.
Human Services
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/10/2026