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RI H7799
RI H7799Amends the law so that child daycare providers would be required to renew their licenses every two (2) years, instead of the current yearly renewal requirement.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would amend the law so that child daycare providers would be required to renew their licenses every two (2) years, instead of the current yearly renewal requirement. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 42-12.5-5, which outlines general licensing provisions for child daycare providers, by extending the validity period of a daycare license from one year to two years, meaning providers will only need to renew their licenses every two years instead of annually. This change applies to all types of licenses issued under this chapter, except for family daycare homes which already had a two-year renewal period. The bill also states that it will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D)*,
Jennifer Boylan (D),
Doc Corvese (D),
Anthony DeSimone (D),
Deb Fellela (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D),
Rebecca Kislak (D),
John Lombardi (D),
George Nardone (R),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7799.pdf |
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