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RI S3119

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Tikoian

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 28-9.2-17 governing municipal police collective bargaining agreements
  • Removes the requirement that either party must propose changes in writing within a 30-day period for contract provisions to carry over
  • All existing contractual provisions automatically continue until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered
  • Eliminates the previous condition that allowed contract terms to lapse if no formal change proposals were submitted within the specified timeframe
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.

Labor And Labor Relations

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Gaming3/13/2026

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