Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8138: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 8138 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): 04/24/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
In effect repeals the provisions of the newly enacted law prohibiting smoking in pari mutual facilities with the exception for businesses operating as a pari mutual facility smoking lounge.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/24/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026)
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/27/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/30/2026)
- 03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor