Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8253: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8253 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Tom Noret (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Raymond Hull (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.
Allows a police officer to be reemployed by a state agency or department for purposes of working a state-funded detail subject to certain restrictions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“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 in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House read and passed
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- 03/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance