Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6161: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6161 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 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.
Updates and expands the current law to include menopause and menopause related conditions in the law on fair employment practices pertaining to pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 House read and passed
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/03/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 04/02/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor