Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0126

Introduced
1/31/25  
Refer
1/31/25  
Report Pass
4/2/25  
Engrossed
4/10/25  
Refer
4/11/25  
Report Pass
6/16/25  
Engrossed
6/20/25  

Caption

Protects the rights of employees in the workplace relating to free speech, assembly and religion, as well as attendance at employer-sponsored meetings regarding political or religious matters.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S2785

Protects employees free speech regarding political or religious matters.

RI H7106

Protects free speech/religious freedom/freedom of assembly rights in the workplace with a civil action to recover compensatory/punitive damages for employer discipline or discharge including attorneys' fees.

RI S2473

Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.

RI H8274

Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.

RI H8044

Protects bullying/psychological abuse in workplace inflicted upon employees by employers/co-employees/provides civil remedies to affected employees/fines against employers/imprisonment/fines against co-employees.

RI S2081

Prohibits eliminating religious exemption regarding mandatory health injections or inoculations and an unlawful employment practice.

RI S2522

Provides protections for students and parents against discrimination on the basis of a religious viewpoint or religious expression in schools. Allows students to pray or engage in religious activities before, during or after school.

RI S2900

Directs employers to take certain actions to protect their employees who are exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

RI H7650

Directs employers to take certain actions to protect their employees who are exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures and failure to implement or perform any of those actions would be an unlawful employment practice.

RI S2652

Provides that individuals that are currently, or have been, incarcerated, or are on probation or parole, may exercise their rights to free political speech and participation in the political process without retaliation by the department of corrections.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.