Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SB 2842 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Last action — 05/14/2026 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
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 24% · 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.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows early retirement for state and municipal employees with 28 years of service and a combined age/service total of 85.

Beginning July 1, 2026, state and municipal employees can retire if they have at least 28 years of service and their age combined with years of service equals 85. This aims to provide more flexibility in retirement planning for long-serving employees.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a state or municipal employee, you may have more flexibility in planning your retirement starting July 1, 2026.

Summary

Commencing on 7/1/2026, allows members, state and municipal employees to retire when they have at least 28 years of active service and their retirement age, when combined with the number of their years of service reaches, the number 85.

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. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

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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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2842 do?
Commencing on 7/1/2026, allows members, state and municipal employees to retire when they have at least 28 years of active service and their retirement age, when combined with the number of their years of service reaches, the number 85.
Who sponsors SB 2842?
SB 2842 is sponsored by Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), and Brian J. Thompson (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2842?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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