AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN

Summary

The bill amends Rhode Island’s child‑abuse statutes to add staff of day camps and residential youth camps to the group of people considered responsible for a child’s welfare. This change means such staff can be investigated or held accountable under abuse and neglect laws. The goal is to better protect children in camp settings by clarifying legal responsibilities.

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