Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 2319 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS

Last action — 05/13/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill mandates open public meetings for collective bargaining agreements involving school teachers.

This bill requires that meetings discussing collective bargaining agreements for school teachers be open to the public. It aims to enhance transparency in government processes related to education.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means teachers and education workers will have greater transparency in their contract negotiations.

Summary

Provides that public meetings involving collective bargaining agreements of school teachers shall be open to the public.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/13/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2026)

  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

107 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2319 do?
Provides that public meetings involving collective bargaining agreements of school teachers shall be open to the public.
Who sponsors SB 2319?
SB 2319 is sponsored by Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2319?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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