AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS

HB 8030 requires criminal background checks for anyone applying for jobs or volunteering with the South Kingstown fire department or fire district. This bill directly affects fire department applicants and volunteers in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. The key provision mandates that these checks be conducted as part of the hiring or acceptance process. The bill is currently pending a committee hearing scheduled for March 5, 2026.