Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7428: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: 02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7428 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): 02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joseph McNamara (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); June Speakman (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); and 4 more.