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S3334aaHEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACTEconomic DevelopmentThis bill adds the leaders of the RI Life Science Hub and I-195 Commission to each other's boards.Senate·Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)·May 29, 2026 H8578HUMAN SERVICES -- FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT ACT OF 2013Labor RelationsThis bill prohibits employers from discriminating against workers with family caregiving responsibilities and requires reasonable scheduling accommodations.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·May 22, 2026 S3297LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION-- GENERAL PROVISIONSWorker BenefitsThis bill requires employers to cover hearing aids for injured workers and updates dispute procedures for injured public servants.Senate·Signed by Governor·May 15, 2026 H8529A

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HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT

Economic Development

The bill adds the chairs of the Life Science Hub and I-195 Commission to each other's boards.

House·Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)·May 6, 2026

H8520TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF LOS TOROS BAND, INC.Business & LaborReinstates the corporate charter of Los Toros Band, Inc., provided the organization pays all outstanding taxes and fees by December 31, 2026.House·Effective without Governor's signature·May 6, 2026

H8524LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION-- GENERAL PROVISIONSWorker BenefitsThis bill routes certain first responder injury disputes to Workers' Compensation Court and requires employers to cover hearing aids.House·Signed by Governor·May 6, 2026

S3251EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENTWorker BenefitsAllows Rhode Island teachers, state employees, and municipal employees to retire at age 60 with 30 years of service.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·May 5, 2026

H8504LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICESLabor RelationsThis bill removes the exception for domestic service workers, classifying them as employees under state anti-discrimination employment laws.House·Signed by Governor·May 1, 2026

H8505LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ACTLabor RelationsThis bill makes workplace bullying illegal and allows employees to sue employers who fail to prevent or address it.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·May 1, 2026

H8450CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CLIMATE REFORM ACTEconomic DevelopmentThis bill overhauls Rhode Island's business laws, creating specialized business courts, anonymous companies, perpetual trusts, and unlimited homestead exemptions.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Apr 15, 2026

S3200LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICESLabor RelationsThis bill prohibits employers from forcing employees to sign agreements that hide alleged civil rights violations or unlawful workplace conduct.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Apr 3, 2026

S3204TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF THE CUMBERLAND LODGE #14, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICEBusiness & LaborThis bill allows the Cumberland Fraternal Order of Police to restore its corporate status by filing missing annual reports.Senate·Effective without Governor's signature·Apr 3, 2026

S3180BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICELicensing & AccreditationThis bill allows veterinarians to treat animals and prescribe certain medications using video-based telemedicine instead of in-person visits.Senate·Signed by Governor·Apr 3, 2026

S3187MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF RENTAL OF MOTORIZED BICYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS AND MOTORIZED TRICYCLES IN NEW SHOREHAMLicensing & AccreditationThis bill permanently reduces the number of motorized scooter and bicycle rental licenses in New Shoreham whenever one expires.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Apr 3, 2026

H8388MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF RENTAL OF MOTORIZED BICYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS AND MOTORIZED TRICYCLES IN NEW SHOREHAMLicensing & AccreditationThis bill gradually reduces the maximum number of moped and scooter rental licenses allowed in New Shoreham over time.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Apr 1, 2026

S3152ASTATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICEWorker BenefitsThis bill updates retirement rules, pension calculations, and cost-of-living adjustments for Rhode Island state police officers.Senate·Proposed Substitute·Mar 27, 2026

H8361PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND TOWING INDUSTRY MODERNIZATION AND REGULATORY EQUITY ACTLicensing & AccreditationThis bill requires tow truck operators to be licensed, complete annual training, and creates a towing advisory board.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 27, 2026

H8337HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCEStandards & WagesThis bill increases Medicaid payments to nursing homes and mandates that specific funds be used to raise worker wages.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 20, 2026

S3138LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONLicensing & AccreditationAllows professionals over 65 to hold a non-working "retired" license status for a $20 fee.Senate·Signed by Governor·Mar 20, 2026

H8331LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE TRADES WORKER JUSTICE AND SAFETY ACTWorkplace SafetyCreates the Trades Worker Justice and Safety Act to mandate women's restrooms, enforce anti-harassment rules, and establish an independent construction Ombudsman.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 20, 2026

S3137EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' TENURELabor RelationsTeachers suspended and later convicted of a felony must repay the salary received during their suspension.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 20, 2026

H8330LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HEALTHY AND SAFE FAMILIES AND WORKPLACES ACTWorker BenefitsThis bill allows full-time employees to take up to four hours of paid time off once a year to donate blood.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 20, 2026

H8311HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTHWorkplace SafetyRequires employers to provide paid breaks, equipment, and quarterly training to protect workers from extreme heat and cold.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 18, 2026

H8316MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAMEconomic DevelopmentAppropriates $150,000 to fund the second year of the Main Street Rhode Island program for local commercial district revitalization.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 18, 2026