SB 2170

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 13, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2170
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-05-13
Labor / Employment
Summary

Allows unemployment benefits for workers who are on strike or are locked out of their workplaces by their employer due to a labor dispute.

Sponsor
Bissaillon
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-16 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-13 Status in_committee
2026-05-13 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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