Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5187: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5187 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the definition of "employee," and clarifies that the board may defer a pending unfair labor practice charge to allow for the grievance and arbitration process to move forward pursuant to the charging parties collective bargaining agreement.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| 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
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/13/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/12/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor