S.2502

Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2502 establishes the Workplace Psychological Safety Act to protect employees from workplace bullying and psychological abuse.

Rhode Island S2502, the Workplace Psychological Safety Act, aims to safeguard employees from workplace bullying and psychological abuse. It mandates employers and representative employees to take reasonable steps to prevent and respond to bullying. Employers must acknowledge complaints, provide a transparent complaint process, and maintain accurate records. The act prohibits employers from requiring mediation or arbitration before legal counsel is retained and from mandating non-disclosure agreements. It also bans adverse employment actions against employees who report bullying.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–2 · May 28
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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2 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Consideration

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 26

Senate

Committee recommends passage

May 26

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)