Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7363: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE COMMUTER TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7363 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE COMMUTER TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS ACT. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): 03/05/2026 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 the commuter transportation benefit chapter. Employers with five hundred (500) or more employees required to establish a pre-tax commuter transportation fringe benefit program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor