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RI S2960
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Thompson
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AI Summary
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Eliminates criminal background check fees for new childcare applicants beginning July 1, 2026; prior to that date, applicants and/or requesting agencies remain responsible for payment
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Expands background check requirements to include paid and volunteer instructors in youth activity programs such as dance, sports, cheerleading, gymnastics, wrestling, martial arts, music instruction, and academic tutoring
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Prohibits organizations offering youth programs from allowing individuals to begin service until completion of the required nationwide fingerprint-based criminal records check
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Allows applicants with an active U.S. government Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance to satisfy the background check requirement in lieu of fingerprinting, provided the clearance remains active
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Eliminates fingerprinting fees for licensed childcare hires, require background checks for youth activity instructors, and allow active TS/SCI clearance to satisfy criminal background check requirements.
Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/4/2026