Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate 5 D cosponsors

SB 2502 — AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ACT

Last action — 05/29/2026 Referred to House Labor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill addresses workplace bullying and psychological abuse among employees and employers.

The bill provides protections for employees against bullying and psychological abuse at work. It allows for civil remedies for affected employees and introduces fines and imprisonment for abusive behavior by employers and co-employees.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you may have legal recourse if you experience bullying or psychological abuse at work.
  • Families: This may lead to improved mental wellbeing for employees, positively impacting their families.

Summary

Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/29/2026 Referred to House Labor

  2. 05/28/2026 Senate read and passed

  3. 05/26/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)

  4. 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage

  5. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  6. 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  7. 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)

  8. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 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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Votes

Passage

Passed 34 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 31002
Republican 2100
Unaffiliated 1100
Total 34202
% of votes cast 89%5%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Nay
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Not Voting
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Not Voting
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Nay
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2502 do?
Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.
Who sponsors SB 2502?
SB 2502 is sponsored by Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), and Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2502?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 2502?
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