Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5943: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- HOLIDAY BUSINESS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5943 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- HOLIDAY BUSINESS. Primary sponsor: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2025): 03/05/2025 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.
Provides all employees of retail establishments with 15 or more employees engaged in work during Sundays or holidays shall receive from their employer no less than time and a half and shall be guaranteed at least a minimum of four (4) hours employment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/05/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor