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RI S2926

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Murray

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Capital improvement contracts at healthcare facilities must comply with Chapter 37-13 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs prevailing wage requirements on public works projects

  • Covered work includes construction, reconstruction, renovation, demolition, and alteration of healthcare facilities as defined in § 23-17-2

  • All contractors and subcontractors performing work on healthcare facility projects must pay employees according to the standards defined in § 37-13-7

  • Adds new section 28-5-44 ("Labor and payment of debts by contractors") to the Fair Employment Practices chapter of state law

  • 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 Senate Labor and Gaming

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Gaming3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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