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RI H7041
RI H7041Provides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement would continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law concerning firefighters' arbitration to ensure that all terms and conditions within a firefighters' collective bargaining agreement remain in effect until a new agreement is finalized or an "interest arbitration award" is issued. An "interest arbitration award" refers to a decision made by an arbitrator when firefighters and their employer cannot agree on the terms of a new contract, essentially setting the new contract's terms. This change aims to provide stability and prevent a lapse in contractual protections for firefighters during negotiations for a successor agreement.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
David Bennett (D)*,
Doc Corvese (D),
Matthew Dawson (D),
Raymond Hull (D),
Joseph McNamara (D),
Tom Noret (D),
Brandon Potter (D),
Earl Read (D),
Evan Shanley (D),
Brandon Voas (D),
Last Action
House Labor Hearing (00:00:00 4/15/2026 ) (on 04/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7041.pdf |
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