Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5737: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5737 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT. Primary sponsor: Jose Batista (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): 04/22/2025 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.
Amend a provision in the general laws relative to additional benefits payable to retired judges and their surviving spouses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| 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
- 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance