Rhode IslandH80922026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN .

Sponsored By: Justine A. Caldwell (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Camp staff now counted as caregivers

The law treats staff at youth day and overnight camps as responsible for a child’s welfare. It applies to licensed and unlicensed programs that run in summer or during school breaks. Staff at these camps can be named in child abuse or neglect cases under state law. This brings camps clearly into the child-protection system and strengthens safety for kids and families who use them.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Justine A. Caldwell
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Matthew S. Dawson
Democratic • House
Carol Hagan McEntee
Democratic • House
Tina L. Spears
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 65 • No: 0

House vote • 6/4/2026

ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN PASSAGE