Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8147
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Corvese (Democratic)
- Costantino (Democratic)
- Kennedy (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Messier (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Serpa (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides that retirees in the state pension system receive cost of living adjustments compounded into the retiree’s total retirement benefits each year beginning January 1, 2026. This act would be prospective only.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 16, 2026 · Legislature
04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance