Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 361: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 361 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Primary sponsor: Bob Britto (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Updates and expands the current law to include menopause and menopause related conditions in the law on fair employment practices pertaining to pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 House passed in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/04/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/02/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2025)
- 06/02/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- 03/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2025)
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming