Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

SB 2247 — AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

Last action — 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    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

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.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows certain retired state employees to work part-time at state colleges or universities without losing benefits.

This bill expands employment options for retired members of the state retirement system at state colleges and universities. It allows them to take part-time positions for various roles without losing retirement benefits, subject to pay limits.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Retired state employees may find new part-time job opportunities without losing their pension benefits.

Summary

Expands the positions that a person in the state retirement system could have at a state college or university post-retirement.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2247 do?
Expands the positions that a person in the state retirement system could have at a state college or university post-retirement.
Who sponsors SB 2247?
SB 2247 is sponsored by Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), and V. Susan Sosnowski (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2247?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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