Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8504
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lombardi (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Changes the definition of employee to include individuals employed in the domestic service of any person.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 10, 2026
06/10/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 9, 2026
06/09/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · House
06/03/2026 House read and passed - May 29, 2026 · House
05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026) - May 28, 2026 · Legislature
05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage - May 22, 2026 · Legislature
05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026) - May 21, 2026 · Legislature
05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026) - May 1, 2026 · House
05/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor