Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5073: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- PEACE OFFICER MAXIMUM WORKDAY AND OVERTIME COMPENSATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5073 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- PEACE OFFICER MAXIMUM WORKDAY AND OVERTIME COMPENSATION. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Doc Corvese (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.
Establishes a maximum hourly workday for all peace officers as defined in § 12-7-21 and a violation rate of pay of double time and a half.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“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)
- 01/16/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor