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RI H7772
RI H7772Requires all health care workers who are employed on any Sunday or holiday, to be compensated at the rate of time and one-half.
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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 require all healthcare workers and all medical direct support professionals who are employed in a healthcare facility, as defined in § 27-18-1.1, on any Sunday or holiday, to be compensated at the rate of time and one-half. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all healthcare workers and medical direct support professionals employed in a healthcare facility on any Sunday or holiday must be paid at a rate of "time and one-half," meaning one and a half times their regular hourly wage, and this change will become effective immediately upon its passage into law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
Enrique Sanchez (D)*,
Edith Ajello (D),
Samuel Azzinaro (D),
Doc Corvese (D),
Deb Fellela (D),
Arthur Handy (D),
Charlene Lima (D),
Earl Read (D),
Pat Serpa (D),
Teresa Tanzi (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Labor (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7772.pdf |
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