Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7040: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7040 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 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.
Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/03/2026 House read and passed
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor