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6/10/2026
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Assembly approves McEntee, DiPalma bill that revokes pension benefits for individuals convicted of sex crimes
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STATE HOUSE – The General Assembly today approved legislation sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Carol Hagan McEntee and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P. DiPalma that would revoke or reduce state pension benefits for state workers convicted of sex crimes.
“Pensions are a way the taxpayers thank a public employee for a job well done throughout their career. If a public employee commits and is convicted of a sex crime during the course of their official duties, they absolutely do not deserve any more taxpayer dollars through a pension. No one should be rewarded with a public pension for being a sex predator on the job,” said Chairwoman McEntee (D-Dist. 33, South Kingstown, Narragansett).
“Any state worker who commits a sex crime in relation to their official duties does not in any way deserve the continued financial support of the state through pension benefits. This is a common-sense measure that will hold sex offenders accountable for their despicable actions,” said Chairman DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton).
The legislation (2026-H 7656, 2026-S 3296) would authorize the State Retirement Board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefits if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment.
The bill now heads to the governor for consideration.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124
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