Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7958: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

In committee Last action April 15, 2026: 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7958 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Casimiro, Stephen Casey (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brandon Potter (Democratic); David Bennett (Democratic); Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Mary Messier (Democratic); and 6 more.