Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5506: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT -- EMPLOYEE FREE SPEECH RIGHTS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5506 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT -- EMPLOYEE FREE SPEECH RIGHTS. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Robert Craven (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.
Protects the rights of employees in the workplace relating to free speech, assembly and religion, as well as attendance at employer-sponsored meetings regarding political or religious matters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“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 in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A
- 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)
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor