Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7497: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7497 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides a definition for antisemitism to be used by state agencies to evaluate whether discrimination is present.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections