Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8578
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT ACT OF 2013
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
- Kennedy (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Slater (Democratic)
- Corvese (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- Dawson (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides workplace protection for family caregivers. It also provides for enforcement and remedies through the human rights commission.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026) - May 22, 2026 · House
05/22/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor