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RI H7395

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hagan McEntee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "Rhode Island state labor relations board member" to the list of positions that retired public employees may hold while continuing to receive retirement benefits without forfeiture or reduction

  • Currently, retired members can serve in certain roles (elected mayor, town/city administrator, council member, school committee member, unpaid state board members) without losing pension benefits; this expands that exception to paid labor relations board members

  • No additional service credits will be granted for service on the state labor relations board under this provision

  • Amends Section 36-10-36 of the General Laws governing post-retirement employment for members who retired under titles 16, 36, or 45

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits paid members on the state labor relations board to continue to receive their retirement benefits.

Public Officers And Employees

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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