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RI H7967
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jon Brien
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AI Summary
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Repeals Section 28-7-49 of the Rhode Island General Laws, which has prohibited collective bargaining agreements from specifying a particular healthcare provider since August 1, 2008
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Affects collective bargaining agreements covering state employees, public school teachers, and city/town municipal employees
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Removes the restriction that prevented unions from negotiating for a specific healthcare benefit plan provider in their contracts
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Eliminates the prohibition on framing technical qualifications of healthcare plans in ways designed to identify an exclusive provider
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Repeals the law that prevents a collective bargaining agreement covering state employees, public school teachers and municipal employees from specifying a particular healthcare provider in it.
Labor And Labor Relations
Last Action
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/05/2026)
3/2/2026