S2173 — 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.

S2173 — 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 CitizenryStarting July 1, 2026, Rhode Island will change how new employees in childcare and youth-serving roles must pay for background checks. Currently, the law requires individuals applying for these typ…Open in Informed Citizenry