Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2173: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2173 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 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: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mark McKenney (Democratic); Bridget Valverde (Democratic); Sam Zurier (Democratic); Ana Quezada (Democratic); and 6 more.