Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7039: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- PEACE OFFICER MAXIMUM WORKDAY AND OVERTIME COMPENSATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7039 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- PEACE OFFICER MAXIMUM WORKDAY AND OVERTIME COMPENSATION. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Earl Read (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): 02/05/2026 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.
Establishes a maximum hourly workday for all peace officers as defined in § 12-7-21 and a violation rate of pay of double time and a half.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| 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
- 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor