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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 7959: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES

Requires the employer, at the time of hiring, to furnish to their employees an itemized list of the terms and conditions of the employment and mandates that each payday a pay stub explaining how their wages were calculated is provided.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates transparent wage calculations via itemized hiring lists and pay stubs, protecting workers' rights to understand compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 7906: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Requires all certified independent or district charter schools upon application for a renewal of said charter or an application for a new charter school to provide a union neutrality clause in the charter.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRequires union neutrality clauses in charter school charters, restricting teacher unionization rights and collective bargaining, which weakens educator advocacy and labor protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires union neutrality clause in charter school charters, directly supporting collective bargaining rights for educators as per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Collective Bargaining

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 7768: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Prohibits an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or employee, to commit any act declared to be an unlawful employment practice; individuals would be held personally liable for such conduct.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits unlawful employment practices and imposes personal liability, directly protecting workers' rights under fair employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 2622: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

Increases the minimum wage amount for any person committed to the adult correctional institution from $3.00 to $5.00 a day for every day the person shall labor.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases inmate labor wages from $3 to $5/day, promoting fair compensation and rehabilitation within corrections, aligning with reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases minimum wage for incarcerated workers from $3 to $5/day, directly advancing wage protection in labor policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Minimum Wage

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2737: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

Expands the benefit definitions of temporary care giver leave to include a grandchild and care recipient and would increase a leave benefits period to 10 weeks for 2027 and twelve 12 weeks for 2028.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands disability insurance benefits to include more family members, increases benefit duration, and adds self-employed opt-in - directly strengthening worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2504: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT

Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee within defined time periods and adverse employment action for failure to meet the quota.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires written quota descriptions and adverse action details, enhancing transparency and protecting warehouse workers from arbitrary enforcement per bill title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workplace Safety

died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HR 7708: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,700,000 TO BE USED FOR MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY

This bill appropriates $2.7 million annually starting in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the state department of health for maternal health initiatives. The funds are allocated to four specific programs: $750,000 for maternal health data tracking, $1.2 million for workplace health programs, $600,000 for community health access grants, and $150,000 for advisory council operations. These funds directly support state-level maternal health efforts, including data collection, workplace wellness, community access, and community engagement. The appropriation requires no new policy changes but provides dedicated funding for existing maternal health programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $2.7M annually for maternal health programs, increasing state funding for public health services under budget management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $2.7M for maternal health programs including data tracking, workplace health, and community access grants, directly advancing public health initiatives.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $1.2M to workplace health programs, directly advancing workplace safety and health standards under Labor & Employment policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Women's Health

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2543: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Increases the number of days a retired municipal employee could work in a calendar year without interruption of pension benefits to ninety (90) days or its equivalent of six hundred thirty (630) hours.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases post-retirement work days without pension loss, protecting municipal retirees' financial benefits.95% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2736: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

Ensures that the State of Rhode Island adopt the protections afforded under the Occupational Safety and Health Act if its scope or enforcement capacity is diminished.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures state adopts OSHA protections if federal scope diminishes, strengthening workplace safety regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 2753: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- RHODE ISLAND VETERANS HOME STAFFING SUPPORT ACT OF 2026

SB 2753, the Rhode Island Veterans Home Staffing Support Act of 2026, establishes a state funding program to address staffing needs at Rhode Island Veterans Homes. The bill directly affects these state-operated facilities by providing dedicated financial support to maintain adequate staffing levels. Key provisions require the state to allocate specific funds for hiring and retaining personnel at the veterans homes. This act aims to improve operational stability and care quality at these facilities through targeted state financial assistance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates state funds for staffing at veterans homes (healthcare facilities) to improve care quality and operational stability, directly funding healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates state funds for hiring/retaining staff at veterans homes, directly supporting employment stability and staffing needs.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds staffing at veterans homes to improve care quality and operational stability per bill's dedicated funding provisions95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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