Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7443: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7443 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS. Primary sponsor: Nathan Biah (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 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.
Authorizes an annual two and one-half percent (2.5%) escalation for all active and retired police and firefighter's retirement pension allowance, compounded each year on January 1 following the year of retirement and continuing yearly, on that date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing