The bill introduces a new chapter, "Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights," to Title 28 of the General Laws, aiming to provide protections and benefits for domestic workers in Rhode Island. It acknowledges the significant role of domestic workers in the economy and seeks to address their historical exclusion from state law protections. The bill defines terms such as "domestic work," "domestic worker," "employ," "employee," and "employer," and specifies exclusions for certain individuals such as immediate family members, those working less than eight hours per week, and independent contractors under certain conditions. It emphasizes a liberal interpretation of the chapter to ensure the rights of domestic workers are respected and enforced.

The bill sets clear standards for domestic worker employment, including the exclusion of staffing, employment, and placement agencies from the definition of "employer." It defines "working time" to encompass all time a domestic worker is on duty and establishes a 40-hour workweek limit, with required compensation for overtime. Domestic workers are entitled to at least 24 consecutive hours of rest each week and paid days of rest after a year of employment. Additional provisions address employment conditions, wage deductions, privacy rights, and the right to a work performance evaluation. The bill also includes requirements for severance pay or lodging upon termination, record-keeping by employers, and mandates that employers inform domestic workers of their rights and benefits. The attorney general is given enforcement authority, and the bill is set to take effect upon passage.