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RI H7441
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Bennett
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AI Summary
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Increases Rhode Island's minimum wage to $16.00 per hour on January 1, 2026, and to $17.00 per hour on January 1, 2027
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Beginning January 1, 2028, establishes automatic annual minimum wage adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region
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Automatic increases are calculated based on the total percentage increase in CPI-U over the previous four fiscal years
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Caps annual CPI-based increases at no more than 12% in any single year
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Effective January 1, 2028, Increases the hourly minimum wage in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for the Northeast Region for the previous four (4) fiscal years.
Labor And Labor Relations
Last Action
Withdrawn at sponsor's request
1/30/2026