· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS

Commencing July 1, 2026, this act eliminates the provision of this section that requires new applicants for employment under this section to pay the expense for their criminal background checks.

Sponsor

Cherie Cruz (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-30

Policy area

Labor and Employment

Latest action

02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study