HB 7217·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM-CLASSIFICATION PLAN
FailedFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Cotter
Latest Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Feb 5, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Rhode Island’s classification plan for the classified civil service. It requires the Office of Personnel Administration to allow upgrades based on qualifications alone, not just supervisory duties. This affects all state employees in classified positions by making promotion criteria more inclusive.
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