Rhode IslandH51572025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT .

Sponsored By: Megan L. Cotter (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

State employee protections for disaster workers

Rhode Island gives qualifying disaster response workers state-employee protections when no other law provides benefits. This covers authorized workers using professional, mechanical, or other skills while performing response duties during a disaster emergency. They receive workers’ compensation rights and legal defense protections through the state Attorney General. Paid workers and volunteers can qualify when responding in Rhode Island under state or local government orders or requests. The law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Megan L. Cotter
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

David A. Bennett
Democratic • House
Julie A. Casimiro
Democratic • House
Kathleen A. Fogarty
Democratic • House
Joseph M. McNamara
Democratic • House
David Morales
Democratic • House
Brandon C. Potter
Democratic • House
Scott A. Slater
Democratic • House
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.
Democratic • House
June Speakman
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 70 • No: 0

House vote • 4/22/2025

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PASSAGE