Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 2216 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS

Last action — 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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

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

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

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

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2216 do?
Provides for a comprehensive criminal and employment background check procedure for all school employees.
Who sponsors SB 2216?
SB 2216 is sponsored by Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2216?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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