Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5993: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5993 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS. Primary sponsor: Pat Serpa (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Commences July 1, 2025, this act would eliminate the provision of this section that requires new applicants for employment under this section to pay the expense for their criminal background checks.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance