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Bill would remove up‑front fee barrier for childcare background checks; supporters call for continued state funding
House Committee on Health and Human Services · February 10, 2026
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Summary
H 7428 would eliminate the requirement that new childcare and youth‑serving workers pay out‑of‑pocket fees for criminal background checks; sponsor and childcare associations argued the $45 fee is a barrier to hiring and retention for low‑wage workers.
Providence — Vice Chair Geraldo introduced H 7428 to remove the requirement that new childcare and youth‑serving workers pay the out‑of‑pocket costs for criminal background checks and fingerprinting, a requirement the sponsor said can prevent new hires from taking positions.
Geraldo noted the state previously covered the cost for…
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