Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7041: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7041 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 -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Brandon Potter (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 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 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.
Provides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| 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
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 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