Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2326: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2326 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 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.
Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency existed that required immediate need of their assistance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/04/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/04/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/02/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/26/2026)
- 05/06/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/06/2026)
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming