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RI S0215

RI S0215
Commencing January 1, 2026, this act would increase the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities from the current $3.89 to $6.75 per hour.

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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Commencing January 1, 2026, 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. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill amends Rhode Island's minimum wage law for employees who receive gratuities (tips), specifically increasing the minimum cash wage from $3.89 to $6.75 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Currently, employers in industries like restaurants and hotels are allowed to pay a lower base wage to tipped workers, with the understanding that tips will make up the difference to reach the standard minimum wage. The bill adds a new provision to the existing law that will require employers to pay tipped employees a higher base wage, increasing the cash wage by $2.86. This change means that tipped workers will have a guaranteed higher base pay before tips, which could provide more financial stability for workers in industries where gratuities are a significant part of their compensation. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, setting the stage for the wage increase in 2026.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/05/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://status.rilegislature.gov/
BillText https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/SenateText25/S0215.pdf
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