Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2216: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS

In committee Last action April 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2216 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS. Primary sponsor: Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Pete Appollonio (Democratic); Lou Raptakis (Democratic); Todd Patalano (Democratic); Andrew Dimitri (Democratic); and 2 more.