Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2171: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2171 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM. Primary sponsor: Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Hanna Gallo (Democratic); Lou DiPalma (Democratic); Victoria Gu (Democratic); Melissa Murray (Democratic); and 3 more.