Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2623
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Paolino (Republican)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Burke (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 9, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment) - Jun 2, 2026 · Senate
06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - Apr 8, 2026 · Legislature
04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026) - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming