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RI S2925

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Burke

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 28-9.1-17 governing firefighters' collective bargaining agreements

  • Removes the existing 30-day written notice requirement for proposing changes to contractual provisions between bargaining cycles

  • Requires all contractual provisions in a firefighters' collective bargaining agreement to remain in effect until either a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered

  • Eliminates the previous language allowing parties to optionally agree in writing to continue provisions during negotiations

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered.

Labor And Labor Relations

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Gaming3/4/2026

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