S2744Introduced in the Senate
Establishes an opportunity for employee ownership where the owner notifies all current full-time and part-time employees and provides them with a 30-day window in which to initiate a process to potentially purchase the business as a workers' cooperative.
Introduced by Frank Ciccone, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT - Establishes an opportunity for employee ownership where the owner notifies all current full-time and part-time employees and provides them with a 30-day window in which to initiate a process to potentially purchase the business as a workers' cooperative.
Where it stands
Senate voted to recommit to Senate Labor and Gaming
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Passage · April 29, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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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 | Yes |
| 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 (04/29/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)
Senate voted to recommit to Senate Labor and Gaming
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