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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7905: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES -- QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE THROUGH VOLUNTARY QUALITY RATING SYSTEM

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 7905 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES -- QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE THROUGH VOLUNTARY QUALITY RATING SYSTEM. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): 03/17/2026 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.

Would establish certain presumptions pertaining to early childhood education programs operating in RIDE-certified school buildings.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Earl ReadPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“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. 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education

Sources

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