Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5448: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY --GENERAL PROVISIONS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5448 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY --GENERAL PROVISIONS. Primary sponsor: Tom Noret (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 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.
Eliminates the "until June 30, 2025" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/20/2025 House voted to reconsider
- 06/20/2025 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/19/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor