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

Summary

The bill amends Rhode Island’s child‑abuse statutes to count staff at day camps and residential youth camps as persons responsible for a child's welfare. This change means camp employees can be investigated or held accountable under child‑protection laws if abuse or neglect occurs. It is intended to strengthen protections for children in out‑of‑school settings.

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