Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7217: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM-CLASSIFICATION PLAN

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7217 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM-CLASSIFICATION PLAN. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Casimiro, Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Joseph Solomon (Democratic); Casimiro; and 6 more.