RI S0270 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Passed on July 6 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-07-06 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

Comprehensively addresses wage discrimination, based on sex by expanding employee protections and the scope of the remedies available to employees who have experienced wage discrimination.

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Title

Fair Employment Practices

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2021-07-01 - Senate - Passage (Y: 34 N: 3 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-06-29 - House - Passage (Y: 64 N: 0 NV: 11 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-03-02 - Senate - Passage (Y: 33 N: 1 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2021-07-06HouseSigned by Governor
2021-07-02HouseTransmitted to Governor
2021-07-01SenateSenate passed Sub A in concurrence
2021-06-29SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (07/01/2021)
2021-06-29HouseHouse passed Sub A
2021-06-26HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/29/2021)
2021-06-25HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2021-06-24HouseProposed Substitute
2021-06-23HouseScheduled for consideration (06/25/2021)
2021-03-03HouseReferred to House Labor
2021-03-02SenateSenate read and passed
2021-02-25SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (03/02/2021)
2021-02-24SenateCommittee recommends passage
2021-02-19SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/24/2021)
2021-02-10SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Labor

Rhode Island State Sources


Bill Comments 750

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