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RI H8030
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hagan McEntee
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AI Summary
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Requires all persons seeking to work or volunteer for fire departments or fire districts in South Kingstown (including Union Fire District and Kingston Fire District) to undergo national and state criminal background checks
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Applicants must apply through the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), Department of Attorney General, State Police, or South Kingstown Police Department for the records check
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Fingerprinting is mandatory as part of the background check process
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Applicants are responsible for paying the cost of conducting the national and state criminal records checks
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Require criminal background checks for applicants for employment or volunteering for the South Kingstown fire department or fire district.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/5/2026