Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8505
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- 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