Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8092: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8092 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. Primary sponsor: Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds staff of day camps and residential camps for youth to the definition of "person responsible for a child's welfare" within the chapter on abused and neglected children.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/04/2026 House read and passed
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary