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RI H7772

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

  • Healthcare workers and medical direct support professionals employed at healthcare facilities must receive time-and-a-half pay for all work performed on Sundays and holidays
  • Applies to healthcare facilities as defined under Rhode Island General Laws § 27-18-1.1
  • Amends the state's minimum wage laws (Chapter 28-12) by adding new section 28-12-4.5
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires all health care workers who are employed on any Sunday or holiday, to be compensated at the rate of time and one-half.

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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