Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 126: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT -- EMPLOYEE FREE SPEECH RIGHTS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 126 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT -- EMPLOYEE FREE SPEECH RIGHTS. Primary sponsor: Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 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.
Protects the rights of employees in the workplace relating to free speech, assembly and religion, as well as attendance at employer-sponsored meetings regarding political or religious matters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- 04/11/2025 Referred to House Labor
- 04/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 04/03/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/10/2025)
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/01/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2025)
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