HB 8147

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 16, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8147

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-04-16

Summary

Provides that retirees in the state pension system receive cost of living adjustments compounded into the retireeâs total retirement benefits each year beginning January 1, 2026. This act would be prospective only.

Sponsor

Serpa

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-27	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-04-16	Status	in_committee
2026-04-16	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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