Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7082: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ARBITRATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7082 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ARBITRATION. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Casimiro, Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): 04/15/2026 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.
Recognizes that municipal employees have the opportunity to utilize binding arbitration and establishes new factors for the arbitrators to consider. These factors include comparisons of wages/hourly conditions of employment in similarly skilled jobs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| 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
- 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)
- 01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor