AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES (Mandates any contract for capital improvements at any healthcare facility adhere to the requirements of chapter 13 of title 37.)

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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:
Senators Murray, Thompson, DiPalma, Ciccone, Acosta, and McKenney

Date Introduced:
March 04, 2026

Referred To:
Senate Labor & Gaming
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
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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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