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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2355: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2355 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): 05/06/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Allows retired state employees to be reemployed by a municipality with no restrictions and with no loss of their existing retirement benefits.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Lou RaptakisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/06/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2026)
  3. 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source