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RI H8092
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justine Caldwell
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "person responsible for child's welfare" in Rhode Island's child abuse and neglect laws to include staff at camps, both licensed and unlicensed
- Covers day camps and overnight/residential camps operating during summer or other academic calendar breaks
- Places camp staff under the same legal framework as parents, guardians, foster parents, and daycare providers for child abuse and neglect investigations
- Introduced February 27, 2026 by Representatives Caldwell, McEntee, Spears, and Dawson; referred to House Judiciary Committee
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Adds staff of day camps and residential camps for youth to the definition of "person responsible for a child's welfare" within the chapter on abused and neglected children.
Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
2/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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