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HB 7962·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Carol McEntee (D)
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06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

Jun 19, 2026

Summary

The bill revises key definitions in the state’s employment security statutes, updating how base periods, benefit years, credit weeks, crew leaders and domestic service employment are determined. It impacts workers filing unemployment claims, employers subject to unemployment insurance, and the Department of Labor and Training that administers benefits. The changes are intended to provide clearer rules for eligibility and benefit calculation.

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