Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7688: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILD CARE FOR ALL ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7688 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILD CARE FOR ALL ACT. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Rhode Island Child Care for All Act which provides high quality and affordable child care to families throughout the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance