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RI S2740

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Burke

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Healthcare workers and medical direct support professionals employed in healthcare facilities must receive time-and-a-half pay for all work performed on Sundays or holidays

  • Applies to healthcare facilities as defined in Rhode Island General Laws § 27-18-1.1

  • Adds new section 28-12-4.5 to the state's Minimum Wages chapter

  • 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

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Gaming2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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