Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8138
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
In effect repeals the provisions of the newly enacted law prohibiting smoking in pari mutual facilities with the exception for businesses operating as a pari mutual facility smoking lounge.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026) - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/30/2026) - Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor