· RI legislature · 2026

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

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.

Sponsor

Melissa Murray (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-03-04

Policy area

Social Welfare

Latest action

03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary