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RI H5508
RI H5508Provides that commencing January 1, 2026, the minimum wage shall be twenty-two dollars ($22.00) per hour.
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide that commencing January 1, 2026, the minimum wage shall be twenty-two dollars ($22.00) per hour. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends Rhode Island's existing minimum wage law by proposing to increase the minimum wage to $22.00 per hour starting January 1, 2026. The bill builds upon a series of previous minimum wage increases in the state, which have gradually raised the minimum wage from $5.65 per hour in 1999 to $15.00 per hour in 2025. If passed, this legislation would represent a significant jump of $7.00 per hour from the previous year's rate, potentially providing a substantial boost to low-wage workers' earnings. The bill is straightforward, modifying a single section of the state's General Laws to add a new subsection specifying the 2026 minimum wage rate, and it would take effect immediately upon passage by the state legislature.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/05/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H5508.pdf |
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