Bill > S0310

This bill amends Rhode Island's existing minimum wage law by gradually increasing the state's minimum wage from $15 per hour in 2025 to $20 per hour by 2030. Specifically, the bill establishes annual incremental increases: $16 per hour in 2026, $17 per hour in 2027, $18 per hour in 2028, $19 per hour in 2029, and finally $20 per hour in 2030. These increases will be implemented by adding new subsections to the existing minimum wage statute, which has a history of progressive wage increases dating back to 1999. The bill is designed to provide predictable, staged wage increases for workers, helping to ensure that minimum wage earners can keep pace with rising living costs. The legislation will take effect immediately upon its passage, allowing employers and workers to plan for the upcoming wage adjustments.

Labor and Employment

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