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Rhode IslandH73642026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT .

Sponsored By: Evan P. Shanley (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

No quotas that block breaks

Employers cannot set quotas that stop you from taking meal, rest, or bathroom breaks. They cannot force you to break safety and health rules to meet a quota. You cannot be punished for missing a quota that blocks those rights, or for a quota that was not disclosed. This applies at covered warehouses.

Who this warehouse law covers

The law covers nonexempt workers at qualifying warehouses. An employer is covered if it has 100 or more workers at one Rhode Island warehouse, or 1,000 or more across warehouses statewide. Covered warehouses are NAICS 493110, 423, 424, or 454110. Exempt employees and smaller employers are not covered. The law is in effect now.

Stronger protection from retaliation

If you use your rights under this law and then get disciplined, the law presumes retaliation. The employer must prove otherwise. This makes it easier to challenge unlawful discipline at covered warehouses.

Written quotas and your work data

Your employer must give you, at hire, a written list of every quota that applies to you. The notice must show the number of tasks or items and the time period, plus what discipline could happen. When quotas change, the employer must tell you in writing. After you ask, you can get your own work‑speed data and aggregated data for similar workers at your site. These rights apply at covered warehouses.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Evan P. Shanley

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • David A. Bennett

    Democratic • House

  • Robert E. Craven, Sr.

    Democratic • House

  • Jason Knight

    Democratic • House

  • Scott A. Slater

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 93 • No: 11

Senate vote • 6/10/2026

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT In Concurrence

Yes: 35 • No: 3

House vote • 6/4/2026

WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT PASSAGE

Yes: 58 • No: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 113

    6/18/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/16/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/10/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/8/2026Senate

  5. House passed Sub A

    6/4/2026House

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)

    6/2/2026House

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    6/2/2026

  8. Proposed Substitute

    5/29/2026

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

    5/29/2026

  10. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    2/5/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)

    1/30/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to House Labor

    1/28/2026House

Bill Text

  • H7364 - As Introduced

    1/28/2026

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  • H7364 - Substitute

    1/28/2026

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