The bill amends Section 40-11-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 40-11, which pertains to "Abused and Neglected Children." It adds staff of day camps and residential camps for youth to the definition of "person responsible for a child's welfare." This expansion ensures that individuals working in these settings are recognized as having a responsibility for the welfare of children under their care.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of day care to include family day care, group day care, and center-based day care, as well as camps, whether licensed or unlicensed, that operate during the day or overnight in the summer or during other breaks in the academic calendar. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2945: 40-11-2