Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7159
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Casey (Democratic)
- Slater (Democratic)
- Solomon (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Kislak (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Ackerman (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 8, 2026 · Legislature
04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026) - Jan 16, 2026 · House
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance