Expands the definition of "educational program" for purposes of the abused and neglected children general law to include charter schools, parochial schools, after school programs, camps and various other programs involving children.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandHUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN - Expands the definition of "educational program" for purposes of the abused and neglected children general law to include charter schools, parochial schools, after school programs, camps and various other programs involving children.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Apr 7, 2026
- 219 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI H 8093 · EngrossedApr 7
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Bill details
- Last action
- Referred to Senate Judiciary · Apr 14, 2026
- Pending committee
- Judiciary
Sponsors
HMHagan McEnteeRepresentative · Democrat · HD-033Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JCJustine CaldwellRepresentative · Democrat · HD-030
JKJason KnightRepresentative · Democrat · HD-067
DBDavid BennettRepresentative · Democrat · HD-020
MDMatthew DawsonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-065
TSTina SpearsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-036
WOWilliam O'BrienRepresentative · Democrat · HD-054
BPBrandon PotterRepresentative · Democrat · HD-016
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SCStephen CaseyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-050
EREarl ReadRepresentative · Democrat · HD-026
Bill history
Newest first.
Apr 14, 2026Referred to Senate JudiciarySenate
Apr 7, 2026House passed Sub AHouse
Apr 3, 2026Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2026)House
Apr 2, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub AHouse
Apr 1, 2026Proposed SubstituteHouse
Mar 27, 2026Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2026)House
Mar 12, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHouse
Mar 6, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)House
Show 1 earlier action
Feb 27, 2026Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryHouse
Recorded votes
PassageApr 7, 2026 · House · 73 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
House Committee on Judiciary: Passage of Sub AApr 2, 2026 · House · 13 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Human Services
- HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN
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