Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7799: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LICENSING AND MONITORING OF CHILD DAYCARE PROVIDERS

In committee Last action March 30, 2026: 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7799 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LICENSING AND MONITORING OF CHILD DAYCARE PROVIDERS. Primary sponsor: John Lombardi (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: John Lombardi (Democratic); Jenni Furtado (Democratic); George Nardone (Republican); Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); and 6 more.