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RI H7770

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Minimum wage increases to $16.00 per hour on January 1, 2026, and to $17.00 per hour on January 1, 2027
  • Beginning January 1, 2029, minimum wage will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region
  • The inflation adjustment uses the CPI-U data from calendar year 2027 as the baseline for the 2029 increase
  • Minimum wage cannot decrease even if the CPI-U shows deflation
  • Act takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Increases the minimum hourly wage commencing January 1, 2029, by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2027.

Labor And Labor Relations

Last Action

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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