Rhode Island 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 765 — AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE (Increases tax wage base for contributions to TDI /TCI, expands eligibility, increases benefit rates, adds sibling and grandchild in coverage benefits, increases temp caregiver weeks, and institutes fines for not reinstating an employee who uses program.)

Last action — 06/06/2019 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 died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill aims to improve temporary disability insurance by raising the income limit for contributions, making it easier for more people to qualify, and increasing the amount of money they receive while on leave. It also extends benefits to siblings and grandchildren and increases the time someone can take off to care for a loved one, along with penalties for employers who don’t reinstate employees after their leave.

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Action History

  1. 06/06/2019 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/31/2019 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/06/2019)

  3. 04/04/2019 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

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

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Not signed on (109)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 765 do?
This bill aims to improve temporary disability insurance by raising the income limit for contributions, making it easier for more people to qualify, and increasing the amount of money they receive while on leave. It also extends benefits to siblings and grandchildren and increases the time someone can take off to care for a loved one, along with penalties for employers who don’t reinstate employees after their leave.
Who sponsors SB 765?
SB 765 is sponsored by Miller, Satchell, Goldin, Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), and Bridget Valverde (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 765?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 765?
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