Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

SB 2818 — 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 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 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 provides annual cost of living adjustments for state pension system retirees starting January 1, 2026.

This legislation amends the retirement benefits for state employees, ensuring that retirees receive annual cost of living adjustments that are compounded. These changes will start to take effect from January 1, 2026, for eligible retirees.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a state employee nearing retirement, this bill may enhance your retirement benefits through annual adjustments.

Summary

Provides that retirees in the state pension system receive cost of living adjustments compounded into the retiree’s total retirement benefits each year beginning January 1, 2026. This act would be prospective only.

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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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2818 do?
Provides that retirees in the state pension system receive cost of living adjustments compounded into the retiree’s total retirement benefits each year beginning January 1, 2026. This act would be prospective only.
Who sponsors SB 2818?
SB 2818 is sponsored by John P. Burke (Democratic), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), and Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2818?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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