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RI HB 7356

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AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did RI HB 7356 pass?

No. RI HB 7356 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process (2026-02-05). Latest recorded action (2026-02-05): 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 7356 about?

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

Who sponsors RI HB 7356?

Place, Santucci, Chippendale are the primary sponsors of RI HB 7356.

Description

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

Introduced
2026-01-28
Latest action
2026-02-05 — 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Placeprimary
  • Santucciprimary
  • Chippendaleprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-28

    01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

    introduction,referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-30

    01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)

  3. 2026-02-05

    02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

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Attribution

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