Who sponsors SB 2945?

SB 2945 is sponsored by Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), and David P. Tikoian (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 10 D cosponsors

SB 2945 — AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN

Last action June 19, 2026 — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2026. Enacted.

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill includes day camp staff in the definition of those responsible for a child's welfare.

This measure expands the definition of 'person responsible for a child's welfare' to include staff from day and residential camps for youth. It aims to ensure that those working with children in these settings are accountable in cases of abuse and neglect.

What this means for you

Families: This means families can expect greater accountability from individuals responsible for supervising children at camps.

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

2945 View text Current pdf

Action History

June 19, 2026
06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
June 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
June 08, 2026
06/08/2026 House passed in concurrence
June 05, 2026
06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
May 28, 2026
05/28/2026 Senate read and passed
May 22, 2026
05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
May 21, 2026
05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage
May 19, 2026
05/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
April 30, 2026
04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 24, 2026
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)
March 04, 2026
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 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

IN CONCURRENCE

June 08, 2026

Passed 69 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	56	0	0	5
Independent	1	0	0	0
Republican	9	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	3	0	0	0
Total	69	0	0	6
% of votes cast	92%	0%	0%	8%

How each member voted (75)

Member	Party	Vote
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Yea
ShallcrossSmith	—	Yea
Alex Finkelman	Democratic	Yea
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
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	Yea
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	Yea
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	Yea
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	Not Voting
Marvin L. Abney	Democratic	Not Voting
Mary Duffy Messier	Democratic	Yea
Matt S. Dawson	Democratic	Not Voting
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	Yea
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	Not Voting
Terri Cortvriend	Democratic	Yea
Thomas E. Noret	Democratic	Yea
Tina L. Spears	Democratic	Yea
Jon D. Brien	Independent	Yea
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Yea
Christopher G. Paplauskas	Republican	Not Voting
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	Yea

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Passage

May 28, 2026

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	32	0	0	1
Republican	3	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	0
Total	37	0	0	1
% of votes cast	97%	0%	0%	3%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
Madam President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri	Democratic	Yea
Brian J. Thompson	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Lammis J. Vargas	Democratic	Not Voting
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Lori Urso	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
Todd M. Patalano	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

public-safety education

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2945 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 SB 2945?: SB 2945 is sponsored by Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), and David P. Tikoian (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2945?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 2945?: Track SB 2945 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 2945
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2026 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 04, 2026
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Lammis J. Vargas

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