Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

SB 2102 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS

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 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.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill allows police and firefighters to retire without reduction after 20 years of service at age 57.

This legislation provides an option for police and firefighters to receive full retirement allowances after completing 20 years of service, beginning at age 57. It amends existing laws related to the retirement of these public safety personnel.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that police and firefighters can retire earlier with full benefits, impacting their work-life balance.

Summary

Affords an option for police and firefighters to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, who seek retirement after twenty (20) years of service, upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).

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. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 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 2102 do?
Affords an option for police and firefighters to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, who seek retirement after twenty (20) years of service, upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).
Who sponsors SB 2102?
SB 2102 is sponsored by Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Todd M. Patalano (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), and Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2102?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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