Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7497: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Plain-language summary

HB 7497 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joe Shekarchi (Democratic); Mike Chippendale (Republican); Matthew Dawson (Democratic); Brian Kennedy (Democratic); and 5 more.