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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2927: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

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 2927 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- GENERAL PROVISIONS. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (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.

Provides that Rhode Island state employees be eligible for temporary disability insurance effective January 1, 2027.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Tiara MackPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Meghan KallmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Ryan PearsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate19
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32
Ana QuezadaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Lammis VargasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28

“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. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

Sources

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