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RI H7958
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jenni Azanero Furtado
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AI Summary
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Requires all contracts for capital improvements at healthcare facilities (as defined in § 23-17-2) to comply with the prevailing wage requirements in chapter 13 of title 37
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Applies to construction, reconstruction, renovation, demolition, and alteration projects at healthcare facilities
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Mandates all contractors and subcontractors performing work on healthcare facility projects pay employees according to the standards in § 37-13-7
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Adds new section 28-5-44 ("Labor and payment of debts by contractors") to Rhode Island's Fair Employment Practices chapter
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Mandates any contract for capital improvements at any healthcare facility adhere to the requirements of chapter 13 of title 37.
Labor And Labor Relations
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Labor
2/27/2026