Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8093: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN
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Plain-language summary
HB 8093 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: Earl Read (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the definition of "educational program" for purposes of the abused and neglected children general law to include charter schools, parochial schools, after school programs, camps and various other programs involving children.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/07/2026 House passed Sub A
- 04/03/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/07/2026)
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/01/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2026)
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary