Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7440: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS

In committee Last action March 5, 2026: 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7440 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Mary Messier (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Casimiro, David Bennett (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mary Messier (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Bill O'Brien (Democratic); Karen Alzate (Democratic); and 6 more.