Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

SB 2170 — AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS

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

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · 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.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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In plain language

Allows unemployment benefits for workers on strike or locked out due to labor disputes.

This bill amends existing laws to permit unemployment benefits for individuals who are unemployed due to strikes or employer lockouts. It also provides conditions under which these benefits can be claimed.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you may be eligible for unemployment benefits if you are involved in a strike or locked out.

Summary

Allows unemployment benefits for workers who are on strike or are locked out of their workplaces by their employer due to a labor dispute.

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. 01/16/2026 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
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2170 do?
Allows unemployment benefits for workers who are on strike or are locked out of their workplaces by their employer due to a labor dispute.
Who sponsors SB 2170?
SB 2170 is sponsored by Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), and Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2170?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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