Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2744
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes an opportunity for employee ownership where the owner notifies all current full-time and part-time employees and provides them with a 30-day window in which to initiate a process to potentially purchase the business as a workers' cooperative.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 7, 2026 · Senate
05/07/2026 Senate voted to recommit to Senate Labor and Gaming - Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
04/30/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026) - Apr 29, 2026 · Legislature
04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming