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RI H7799

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Maryann Shallcross-Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends child daycare center and group family daycare home license validity from one year to two years, matching the existing two-year term for family daycare home licenses
  • Removes the separate renewal timeline exception for family daycare homes, creating a uniform two-year renewal period for all daycare provider types
  • Application fees remain unchanged: $500 for child daycare centers, $250 for group family daycare homes, and $100 for family daycare homes
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Amends the law so that child daycare providers would be required to renew their licenses every two (2) years, instead of the current yearly renewal requirement.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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