Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2928: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HEALTHY AND SAFE FAMILIES AND WORKPLACES ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2928 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 -- HEALTHY AND SAFE FAMILIES AND WORKPLACES ACT. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 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.
Requires employers to provide full-time employees four (4) hours of paid leave once a year to donate blood through and any approved blood donation program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming