Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7039: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- PEACE OFFICER MAXIMUM WORKDAY AND OVERTIME COMPENSATION

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7039 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- PEACE OFFICER MAXIMUM WORKDAY AND OVERTIME COMPENSATION. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Earl Read (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jon Brien (Independent); Earl Read (Democratic); David Bennett (Democratic); Joseph Solomon (Democratic); and 6 more.