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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7393: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7393 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Casimiro, Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 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.

Expand eligibility for the childcare assistance program to meet the federal eligibility benchmark.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jay EdwardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse70
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Scott SlaterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
  3. 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source