HB 7042

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 6, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7042

Session 2026

Status introduced

House introduced 2026-05-06

Public Safety

Summary

Provides for the right to strike for public sector workers in Rhode Island, including teachers, with exceptions for police officers, firefighters, 911 employees, and correctional officers.

Sponsor

Bennett

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-01-09	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-05-06	Status	introduced
2026-05-06	Latest Action	Effective without Governor's signature

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