Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 7952: JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A PERMANENT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CHILD CARE IN RHODE ISLAND
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 7952 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A PERMANENT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CHILD CARE IN RHODE ISLAND. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Casimiro, Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Grace Diaz (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.
Amends the membership of the permanent legislative commission on child care with twenty-seven (27) members to ensure that the state has high quality and affordable childcare and early learning services network.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“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)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Education
- 05/05/2026 House read and passed
- 05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)
- 04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
- 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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