Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8138: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT

In committee Last action April 24, 2026: 04/24/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026)

Plain-language summary

HB 8138 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): 04/24/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Jose Batista (Democratic); Cherie Cruz (Democratic); and 6 more.