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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2739: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION -- PROCEDURE

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 2739 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION -- PROCEDURE. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): 04/29/2026 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.

Amends the workers' compensation reimbursement provisions related to the liability of third person for damages.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Lou RaptakisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33
Sam BellPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate5
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Jake BissaillonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1
Sam ZurierPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate3
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
Dawn EuerPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4

“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. 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

Sources

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