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Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5940: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 5940 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 -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Megan Cotter (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): 03/19/2025 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.

Creates RI opportunity for employee ownership, worker gets notice within seven days of sale of business.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Teresa TanziPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
John LombardiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
  3. 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source