S.2927

Provides that Rhode Island state employees be eligible for temporary disability insurance effective January 1, 2027.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island state employees will be eligible for temporary disability insurance starting January 1, 2027.

This bill amends the Rhode Island General Laws to include state employees under the temporary disability insurance program. Effective January 1, 2027, state employees will be eligible for benefits in the same manner as other covered employees. The state will be deemed an employer for this purpose and will remit employer and employee contributions to the temporary disability insurance fund. Payroll deductions for employee contributions will be made in the same manner as required of other employers.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Gaming Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming