Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6319: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6319 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION -- GENERAL PROVISIONS. Primary sponsor: Deb Fellela (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2025): 06/23/2025 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.
Clarifies several workers' compensation court authority for injuries to sworn employees (police/fire).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/17/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/17/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/17/2025)
- 06/10/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/23/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 05/09/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor