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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 5763: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

This bill amends the rules for retired members of the state retirement system regarding post-retirement employment. It specifically allows any retired member of the system to serve as a member of the Rhode Island state labor relations board. Under this change, these individuals can hold the position and continue to receive their retirement allowance without forfeiture or reduction. No additional service credits will be granted for this service.
Tina Spears (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Doc Corvese (D) Carol McEntee (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 5021: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

HB 5021 expands the state retirement system to include two specific public officer roles: the administrator of community confinement and the home confinement coordinator. It amends the section of the General Laws that outlines retirement contributions and benefits for correctional officers. This change means these two positions will now be covered under the same retirement provisions as other correctional officers within the department of corrections.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands retirement benefits to two new public officer roles, strengthening employment benefits under correctional officer provisions.95% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Grace Diaz (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 6160: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse, including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingGrants tenants victimized by abuse the right to terminate leases without penalty, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing law.95% confidence
Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Carol McEntee (D) Robert Craven (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 5924: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT

Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory minimum sentences for sexual assault, restricting judicial discretion and expanding punitive measures per bill summary.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Sherry Roberts (R) Doc Corvese (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Mia Ackerman (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 5765: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

HB 5765 proposes to include state probation and parole officers among the state law enforcement professionals eligible for specific retirement benefits. This bill amends the existing General Laws to add these officers to the list of employees covered under Section 36-10-9.8. If enacted, these changes would take effect on January 1, 2026, with service credits earned before January 1, 2025, being calculated under prior laws.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands retirement benefits for probation/parole officers, enhancing employment benefits under labor standards by including them in state law enforcement retirement coverage.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Bill O'Brien (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 5198: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Allows teachers, state and municipal employees to retire upon the earlier of reaching age sixty (60) with thirty (30) years of service or the employee's retirement eligibility date under present state statutes.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides teachers with an earlier retirement option (age 60, 30 years service), supporting educator benefits and retention within education policy.90% confidence
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Deb Fellela (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Pat Serpa (D) Sam Azzinaro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 6238: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

Effective January 1, 2025, an annual cost-of-living increase, based upon the yearly Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), to the retirement allowance for all state employees and all beneficiaries to be reinstated.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReinstates annual cost-of-living adjustments for state retiree benefits, increasing state budget expenditures on retirement programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReinstates inflation-adjusted retirement benefits for state employees, expanding worker benefits under employment standards per bill summary.92% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Deb Fellela (D) Pat Serpa (D) Bob Phillips (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 5878: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS

Exempts law enforcement records from public disclosure if releasing them could reveal the identity of a human trafficking victim or someone eligible for an affirmative defense under certain prostitution-related laws.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExempts law enforcement records to protect human trafficking victims and those with legal defenses, advancing victim protection and civil rights in criminal justice.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Arthur Handy (D) Leo Felix (D) Teresa Tanzi (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 5525: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT

Exempts teachers and state employees who have been retired for more than three (3) full calendar years, from having their retirement benefit adjustment reduced based upon the funded ratio of the employees' retirement system of Rhode Island.
Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Deb Fellela (D) Pat Serpa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 5762: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHER'S RETIREMENT

HB 5762 proposes to recalculate retirement allowances and pension benefits for teachers, state employees, and municipal employees. The bill establishes new percentage allowance schedules for determining benefits based on an employee's years of service, with different rates for various periods of service. It also revises the method for calculating a retiree's average highest compensation, specifying different look-back periods depending on their retirement date and membership start date. These changes include new calculation methods for service before and after July 1, 2012, with additional adjustments taking effect on July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recalculates retirement benefits for teachers, enhancing financial security for educators - a direct support measure under teacher benefits indicators.95% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Grace Diaz (D) David Morales (D) Anthony DeSimone (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 5877: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS

House Bill 5877 amends the state's "Access to Public Records" law. Its primary provision requires that public records maintained in a computer storage system be provided to any requester at no charge. This change directly impacts both individuals and entities seeking government information, as well as the public bodies responsible for maintaining and releasing these electronic records. The bill also reinforces existing requirements for public bodies regarding record inspection, copying, and establishing clear procedures for responding to requests.
Mike Chippendale (R) Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Bob Phillips (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 5530: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

House Bill 5530 (HB 5530) allows state employees to negotiate longevity payments as part of their collective bargaining agreements, effective July 1, 2025. This bill amends existing law that had previously ceased further longevity increases for most state employees since 2011. The change permits state employee unions to include these payments in future contract negotiations.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables state employee unions to negotiate longevity payments via collective bargaining, strengthening compensation rights and reversing prior restrictions since 2011.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Pat Serpa (D) Doc Corvese (D) Anthony DeSimone (D)
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