Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7972: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7972 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Casimiro, Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the process for creating and governing project labor agreements (“PLA”).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/09/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/07/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/07/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor