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RI S2408
RI S2408Commencing January 1, 2027, 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.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commencing January 1, 2027, 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, effective upon passage, will increase the minimum hourly cash wage for employees who receive gratuities, such as tips, from the current $3.89 to $6.75, starting January 1, 2027. This change specifically impacts the portion of the minimum wage that employers are allowed to count as tips, meaning the direct cash payment an employer must make to these workers will rise. The bill amends existing law concerning minimum wages, defining gratuities as voluntary payments for services and outlining how employers can use them to meet wage requirements.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2408.pdf |
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