Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2409: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ARBITRATION
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- Introduced
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 2409 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ARBITRATION. Primary sponsor: David Tikoian (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): 04/17/2026 Referred to House Labor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Recognizes that municipal employees have the opportunity to utilize binding arbitration and establishes new factors for the arbitrators to consider. These factors include comparisons of wages/hourly conditions of employment in similarly skilled jobs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/17/2026 Referred to House Labor
- 04/16/2026 Senate read and passed
- 04/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/16/2026)
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming