Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5047: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5047 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): 02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee within defined time periods and adverse employment action for failure to meet the quota.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/12/2025)
- 01/15/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor