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RI S3024

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Bissaillon

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the General Assembly to annually appropriate funding to the Department of Human Services for hiring additional state childcare licensing inspectors
  • Establishes a staffing standard based on the National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA) recommended ratio of one inspector for every 50 to 60 childcare providers
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Increases the number of state childcare licensing inspectors to meet the national recommended average of one inspector for every fifty (50) to sixty (60) childcare providers.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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