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RI S2408
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the minimum cash wage for tipped employees from $3.89 to $6.75 per hour, effective January 1, 2027
- Represents a $2.86 per hour increase for workers in restaurants, hotels, and other industries where gratuities customarily constitute part of income
- Excludes taxicab and limited public motor vehicle drivers from the tipped wage provisions
- Employers must provide substantial evidence that employees receive sufficient gratuities to meet the full minimum wage rate
- Takes effect upon passage of the legislation
Legislative Description
Commencing January 1, 2027, this act would increase the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities, from the current three dollars and eighty-nine cents ($3.89) to six dollars and seventy-five cents ($6.75) per hour.
Labor And Labor Relations
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor and Gaming1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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