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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Furtado, Donovan, O'Brien, Casey, Casimiro, Alzate,
Messier, Cruz, Bennett, and Potter

     Date Introduced: February 27, 2026

     Referred To: House Labor

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 28-5 of the General Laws entitled "Fair Employment Practices" is

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hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     28-5-44. Labor and payment of debts by contractors.

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     Any contract for capital improvements to any healthcare facility as defined in § 23-17-2

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including, but not limited to, construction, reconstruction, renovation, demolition, and alteration,

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shall adhere to the requirements and obligations in chapter 13 of title 37 which requires all relevant

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contractors and subcontractors performing work on the healthcare facility to pay their employees,

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as defined in § 37-13-7.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

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     This act would mandate any contract for capital improvements at any healthcare facility

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adhere to the requirements of chapter 13 of title 37.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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