Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7971: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- LABOR AND PAYMENT OF DEBTS BY CONTRACTORS

In committee Last action April 25, 2026: 04/25/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026)

Plain-language summary

HB 7971 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- LABOR AND PAYMENT OF DEBTS BY CONTRACTORS. Primary sponsor: Tom Noret (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 25, 2026): 04/25/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tom Noret (Democratic); Bob Phillips (Democratic); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); Anthony DeSimone (Democratic); and 6 more.