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RI H8114

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marie Hopkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the DCYF director to notify the school nurse at a child's school when that child has been placed in foster care

  • Adds this disclosure requirement to the existing list of permitted and required disclosures under DCYF confidentiality rules

  • Amends Section 42-72-8 of the General Laws governing confidentiality of DCYF records

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires the DCYF director to disclose to the school nurse where a child is enrolled, when that child has been placed in foster care.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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