Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2433: 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
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2433 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 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: Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): 04/29/2026 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.
Establishes certain presumptions pertaining to early childhood education programs operating in RIDE-certified school buildings.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education