Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 974: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE --CONTRIBUTIONS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 974 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE --CONTRIBUTIONS. Primary sponsor: Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 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.
Increases the taxable wage base for TDI claims from $38,000 to $100,000 or the annual earnings needed by an individual to qualify for the maximum weekly benefit amount and the maximum duration under chapters 39 through 41 of this title.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/05/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/03/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
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