Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6065: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE--BENEFITS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6065 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE--BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 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.
Mandates paid leave by allowing qualified employees to take medical leave to undergo donation procedures, medical tests, and recovery related to being a living organ donor, or bone marrow transplant donor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/19/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
- 03/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor