Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 382: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE COMMUTER TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 382 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE COMMUTER TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS ACT. Primary sponsor: Sam Bell (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): 03/11/2025 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.
Establishes the commuter transportation benefit chapter. Employers with five hundred (500) or more employees would be required to establish a pre-tax commuter transportation fringe benefit program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce