Bill
Bill > H7683
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would increase the monthly minimum death benefit for a spouse, domestic partner or former spouse. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Section 16-16-26 of the General Laws, increases the minimum monthly death benefit payable to a surviving spouse, domestic partner, or former spouse who was divorced from a deceased member of the Teachers' Retirement system. The bill specifies new, higher minimum monthly benefit amounts for different salary brackets, replacing the previous lower amounts, and also introduces a yearly adjustment of the base benefit and a yearly cost-of-living adjustment for these benefits, which will be based on the annual social security adjustment. This act is set to become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Carol McEntee (D)*,
Nathan Biah (D),
Justine Caldwell (D),
Susan Donovan (D),
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D),
Mary Messier (D),
Bill O'Brien (D),
Bob Phillips (D),
Pat Serpa (D),
Tina Spears (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7683.pdf |
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