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RI H7770
RI H7770Increases the minimum hourly wage commencing January 1, 2029, by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2027.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would increase the minimum hourly wage commencing January 1, 2029, by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2027. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the minimum hourly wage starting on January 1, 2029, by an amount that matches the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region during the calendar year 2027, with the provision that the minimum wage will not decrease even if the CPI-U declines. The CPI-U is a key economic indicator used to measure inflation, and this adjustment aims to ensure the minimum wage keeps pace with the rising cost of living in that specific region. This legislation will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
David Bennett (D)*,
Karen Alzate (D),
Doc Corvese (D),
Jay Edwards (D),
Deb Fellela (D),
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D),
Joseph McNamara (D),
Mary Messier (D),
Brandon Potter (D),
Evan Shanley (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Labor (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7770.pdf |
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