H7159

Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7159 provides paid leave for state employees who donate an organ, with leave duration based on the type of donation.

Rhode Island H7159 establishes the Organ-Donation Leave Act, offering paid leave for state employees who donate an organ. Eligible employees must have completed a probationary period and worked at least 1,250 hours in the previous year. The leave duration varies: 60 days for kidney or liver segment donations, 30 days for bone marrow donations, or until medically unnecessary. Employees must notify their employer at least 30 days before the leave. Full-time employees receive base pay, while part-time employees receive pay based on their average weekly hours.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Jan 16

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance