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Labor & Employment

Every labor & employment bill, vote, and legislator stance in Rhode Island, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

RI Legislature US Congress
Total bills
5
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Rebecca Kislak
100% support rate
Top opponent
Mike Chippendale
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving labor & employment in Rhode Island

Legislators moving labor & employment in Rhode Island
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Rebecca Kislak
Rebecca Kislak House · District 4
D
Strong +
100% 50
Marvin Abney
Marvin Abney House · District 73
D
Strong +
100% 50
Pat Serpa
Pat Serpa House · District 27
D
Strong +
100% 47
Sam Bell
Sam Bell Senate · District 5
D
Strong +
100% 26
Susan Donovan
Susan Donovan House · District 69
D
Strong +
100% 50
Mike Chippendale
Mike Chippendale House · District 40
R
Strong −
0% 49
Paul Santucci
Paul Santucci House · District 53
R
Strong −
0% 50
Sherry Roberts
Sherry Roberts House · District 29
R
Strong −
0% 48
Bob Quattrocchi
Bob Quattrocchi House · District 41
R
Strong −
0% 49
David Place
David Place House · District 47
R
Strong −
0% 50
Showing 5 of 5 bills

All labor & employment bills

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 7960: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES

Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRemoves fixed timelines for wage enforcement, potentially delaying worker compensation and weakening enforcement efficiency.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 2107: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT

Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the department of health by June 1, 2027, while, specifically, exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts healthcare platforms from nursing service agency classification, avoiding labor regulations that would protect workers' rights and safety standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 7030: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT

Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the department of health by June 1, 2027, while, specifically, exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires healthcare platforms to register with health department while exempting from nursing agency classification, facilitating worker placement and improving access to healthcare services.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts healthcare platforms from nursing service agency classification, avoiding labor regulations that protect workers' safety and rights.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7149: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency existed that required immediate need of their assistance.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentAdds eligibility barrier for first responder benefits, requiring proof of emergency before receiving compensation, restricting access to worker protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 2326: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency existed that required immediate need of their assistance.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRequires proof of emergency before benefits, restricting access to worker protections for first responders.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment