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RI S2945
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Tikoian
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "person responsible for child's welfare" under Rhode Island's child abuse and neglect laws to include staff at camps, whether licensed or unlicensed
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Covers both day camps and overnight/residential camps operating during summer or other academic calendar breaks
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Places camp staff in the same category as parents, guardians, foster parents, day care providers, and residential facility employees for purposes of child abuse investigations
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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 Senate Judiciary
3/4/2026