Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2744: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2744 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 -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT. Primary sponsor: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): 05/07/2026 Senate voted to recommit to Senate Labor and Gaming.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes an opportunity for employee ownership where the owner notifies all current full-time and part-time employees and provides them with a 30-day window in which to initiate a process to potentially purchase the business as a workers' cooperative.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/07/2026 Senate voted to recommit to Senate Labor and Gaming
- 04/30/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming