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RI H7771

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Enrique Sanchez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases Rhode Island's minimum wage from the previously scheduled $17.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2027
  • Represents a $7.00 increase over the prior law and an $8.00 increase from the 2026 rate of $16.00 per hour
  • Amends Section 28-12-3 of the General Laws governing minimum wages
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage
  • Introduced by Representatives Sanchez, Cruz, and Felix; referred to House Labor Committee

Legislative Description

Provides that commencing January 1, 2027, the minimum wage shall be twenty-four dollars ($24.00) per hour.

Labor And Labor Relations

Last Action

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

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor2/12/2026

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