Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7962
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bennett (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 19, 2026
06/19/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 3, 2026 · Legislature
06/03/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 3, 2026 · Legislature
06/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026) - Mar 5, 2026 · Legislature
03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor