The bill amends Section 28-9.1-17 of the General Laws concerning "Firefighters' Arbitration." It provides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters' collective bargaining agreement will continue until a successor agreement has been reached between the parties or an interest arbitration award has been rendered. This change eliminates the previous requirement that either the bargaining agent or corporate authority must propose changes in writing within a specified thirty-day period for the provisions to remain in effect. The act aims to ensure stability in contractual agreements for firefighters during negotiations for new agreements or arbitration processes. It is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5133: 28-9.1-17