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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2446: 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 2446 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): 05/14/2026 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.

Adds probation and parole officers to the list of state law enforcement professionals, for purpose of retirement on service allowance.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

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

“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. 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
  3. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sources

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