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RI H7367
Resolution
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karen Alzate
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AI Summary
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Creates a 9-member special legislative commission to study the feasibility and legal requirements for transitioning from a 40-hour to a 32-hour workweek in Rhode Island.
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Commission membership includes 3 House Representatives (appointed by Speaker, no more than 2 from same party), plus representatives from the Department of Labor and Training, RI Hospitality Association, RI Manufacturers Association, National Federation of Independent Business, RI AFL-CIO, and one member of the general public currently working 40 hours.
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Study areas include maintaining job performance accountability, redefining "full-time employee," ensuring no reduction in weekly wages, determining overtime compensation for hours exceeding 32, identifying which businesses must participate, and defining what time counts toward the 32 hours.
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Commission members receive no compensation; all state departments must provide requested information and assistance.
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Commission must report findings to the House by March 15, 2027, and expires June 15, 2027.
Legislative Description
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE THE FORTY-HOUR WORKWEEK TO A THIRTY-TWO-HOUR WORKWEEK (Creates a 9-member commission to study and provide recommendations to reduce the forty-hour workweek to a thirty-two-hour workweek, and would report back to the House by March 15, 2027, and would expire on June 15, 2027.)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/5/2026