Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 2216 — RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS

Last action — Senate Education

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2216 do?
RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS
Who sponsors S 2216?
S 2216 is sponsored by de la Cruz, Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), and Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2216?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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