SB 2216

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 8, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2216
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-04-08
Criminal Justice Education Labor / Employment
Summary

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

Sponsor
de la Cruz
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-08 Status in_committee
2026-04-08 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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