Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7561: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- BENEFITS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7561 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Brandon Voas (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.
Enables employees to no longer have to utilize sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave or other paid time off as a condition to their maternity leave.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“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)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor