Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

HB 8092 — AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN

Last action — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 19, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Expands the definition of responsible individuals for child welfare to include camp staff.

This bill includes staff from day and residential camps in the definition of 'person responsible for a child's welfare.' It aims to ensure accountability and oversight regarding the care and protection of children in these settings.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect greater accountability from staff in day and residential camps regarding child welfare.

Summary

Adds staff of day camps and residential camps for youth to the definition of "person responsible for a child's welfare" within the chapter on abused and neglected children.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the definition of 'person responsible for a child's welfare' to include staff of day camps and residential camps for youth.

  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-11-2

    or any staff person providing out-of-home care (out-of-home care means child day care to include family day care, group day care, and center-based day care; and camps, whether licensed or unlicensed, to include programs operating during the day or overnight in the summer or during other breaks in the academic calendar)

    This addition clarifies that staff at camps also have responsibility for child welfare.

Action History

  1. 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence

  4. 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)

  5. 06/04/2026 House read and passed

  6. 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)

  7. 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage

  8. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  9. 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  10. 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

  11. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

110 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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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 65 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 53008
Independent 1000
Republican 8002
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 650010
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Not Voting
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Not Voting
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Not Voting
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Earl A. Read, III Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Not Voting
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
Jenni A. Furtado Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Not Voting
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Not Voting
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Yea
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Not Voting
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Not Voting
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Paul M. Santucci Republican Yea
Richard R. Fascia Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8092 do?
Adds staff of day camps and residential camps for youth to the definition of "person responsible for a child's welfare" within the chapter on abused and neglected children.
Who sponsors HB 8092?
HB 8092 is sponsored by Matt S. Dawson (Democratic), Tina L. Spears (Democratic), Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic), and Justine A. Caldwell (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8092?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.
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