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RI S2454
Bill
AI Summary
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Adjunct faculty members at Rhode Island state community colleges, state colleges, or state universities who teach at least 50% of the faculty load worked by regular full-time faculty in an academic semester would qualify as "employees" eligible for state insurance benefits
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Eligible adjunct faculty would receive the same hospital care and surgical-medical service benefits currently provided to full-time state employees
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Amends Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 36-12 (Insurance Benefits) by expanding the definition of "employee" to include qualifying adjunct faculty
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides that adjunct faculty members at any state college or university who teach at least 50% of the hours regularly worked by full-time faculty in a semester be eligible for the same medical benefits as other full-time state employees.
Public Officers And Employees
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
2/6/2026