Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7801: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7801 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the number of days a retired municipal employee could work in a calendar year without interruption of pension benefits to ninety (90) days or its equivalent of six hundred thirty (630) hours.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance