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RI H7960
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Corvese
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AI Summary
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Replaces the 30-day deadline for scheduling wage complaint hearings with a "reasonable and timely manner" standard, capped at 180 days after service of a formal complaint
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Extends the deadline for hearing officers to issue determinations from 30 days to up to 180 days after the close of hearings in payment of wages cases
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Removes the 5-day notice requirement and 10-day hearing deadline for prevailing wage enforcement actions under the Labor and Payment of Debts by Contractors chapter
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Eliminates the 10-day deadline for issuing orders after prevailing wage hearings, replacing it with an unspecified timeframe
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.
Labor And Labor Relations
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
3/13/2026