Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7967: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT--NO LIMITATION ON HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PROVIDERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7967 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT--NO LIMITATION ON HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PROVIDERS. Primary sponsor: Mary Messier (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): 04/15/2026 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.
Repeals the law that prevents a collective bargaining agreement covering state employees, public school teachers and municipal employees from specifying a particular healthcare provider in it.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)
- 03/02/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/05/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor