Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT
What it does
Establishes an opportunity for employee ownership where the owner notifies all current full-time and part-time employees and provides them with a 30-day window in which to initiate a process to potentially purchase the business as a workers' cooperative.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 705/07/2026 Senate voted to recommit to Senate Labor and GamingLatest
- Apr 3004/30/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)Minor
- Apr 2904/29/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Apr 2404/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and GamingIntroduced