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RI S2454
RI S2454Provides that adjunct faculty members at any state college or university who teach at least 50% of the hours regularly worked by full-time faculty in a semester be eligible for the same medical benefits as other full-time state employees.
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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide that adjunct faculty members at any state college or university who teach at least fifty percent (50%) of the hours regularly worked by full-time faculty in an academic semester would be eligible for the same state hospital care and surgical-medical service benefit as other full-time state employees. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for state-provided medical benefits to include adjunct faculty members at any state community college, state college, or state university, provided they teach at least 50% of the hours regularly worked by full-time faculty in an academic semester. This means these adjunct faculty will now be eligible for the same hospital care and surgical-medical service benefits as other full-time state employees, with the changes taking effect immediately upon passage of the bill.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
John Burke (D)*,
Walter Felag (D),
Matt LaMountain (D),
Todd Patalano (D),
Brian Thompson (D),
David Tikoian (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2454.pdf |
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