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SB 2744 Floor Consideration

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT

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Establishes an opportunity for employee ownership where the owner notifies all current full-time and part-time employees and provides them with a 30-day window in which to initiate a process to potentially purchase the business as a workers' cooperative.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
May 7, 2026 — 05/07/2026 Senate voted to recommit to Senate Labor and Gaming
Sponsor
Jonathon Acosta D
Session
2026
Momentum
46 · Moderate