Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5879: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5879 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides a definition for antisemitism to be used by state agencies to evaluate whether discrimination is present.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections