S2172Introduced in the Senate
Provides for the right to strike for public sector workers in Rhode Island, including teachers, with exceptions for police officers, firefighters, 911 employees, and correctional officers.
Introduced by Samuel Bell, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT - Provides for the right to strike for public sector workers in Rhode Island, including teachers, with exceptions for police officers, firefighters, 911 employees, and correctional officers.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study · May 13, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Pearson | 19 | Absent |
| Brian Thompson | 20 | Yes |
| Jessica de la Cruz | 23 | Absent |
| Andrew Dimitri | 25 | Yes |
| Todd Patalano | 26 | Yes |
| Lammis Vargas | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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