Rhode IslandS29452026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: David P. Tikoian (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Stronger protections for kids at camps

Camp staff are now legally responsible for a child's welfare. This covers day and overnight programs, in summer and school breaks. It applies to licensed and unlicensed camps. Child protection and reporting rules now cover camp settings.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

David P. Tikoian
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Jacob Bissaillon
Democratic • Senate
John P. Burke
Democratic • Senate
Frank A. Ciccone, III
Democratic • Senate
Andrew R. Dimitri
Democratic • Senate
Matthew L. LaMountain
Democratic • Senate
Mark P. McKenney
Democratic • Senate
Todd M. Patalano
Democratic • Senate
Leonidas P. Raptakis
Democratic • Senate
Lammis J. Vargas
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 143 • No: 0

House vote • 6/8/2026

ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 69 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2026

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN Passage

Yes: 37 • No: 0