Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7442: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- INSPECTION OF PERSONNEL FILES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7442 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- INSPECTION OF PERSONNEL FILES. Primary sponsor: Carol McEntee (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Evan Shanley (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.
Expands the obligations of employers to create, maintain and retain their employees' personnel records, it requires that records be retained for at least 3 years after employee's termination. It also increases the financial penalties for each violation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor