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HB 7356

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: June 11, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7356
Session 2026
Status passed_lower
House passed_lower 2026-06-11
Criminal Justice Education Labor / Employment
Summary

Provides for a comprehensive criminal and employment background check procedure for all school employees.

Sponsor
Chippendale
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-28 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-11 Status passed_lower
2026-06-11 Latest Action House passed Sub A
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