Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2318: AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- WORKERS' COOPERATIVES
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Plain-language summary
SB 2318 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- WORKERS' COOPERATIVES. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2026): 05/08/2026 Referred to House Corporations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies the role of a corporation electing to be governed as a workers' cooperative to allow it to operate as a hiring hall under certain circumstances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/08/2026 Referred to House Corporations
- 05/07/2026 Senate read and passed
- 04/30/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming