HB 7159

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 8, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT (Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.).

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7159

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-04-08

Labor / Employment

Sponsor

Edwards

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-01-16	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-04-08	Status	in_committee
2026-04-08	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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