H7428 — Commencing July 1, 2026, this act eliminates the provision of this section that requires new applicants for employment under this section to pay the expense for their criminal background checks.

H7428 — Commencing July 1, 2026, this act eliminates the provision of this section that requires new applicants for employment under this section to pay the expense for their criminal background checks. · Informed CitizenryBeginning July 1, 2026, this legislation removes a requirement related to hiring childcare and youth-serving workers in Rhode Island. Currently, when individuals apply for these types of jobs, they…Open in Informed Citizenry