Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 587: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 587 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 -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): 04/02/2025 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.
Allows unemployment benefits for workers who are on strike or are locked out of their workplaces by their employer due to a labor dispute.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| 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
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming