Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7428: 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 7428 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 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: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): 02/10/2026 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.
Commencing July 1, 2026, this act eliminates 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 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services