Rhode Island H7770 increases the minimum hourly wage starting January 1, 2029, based on the Consumer Price Index for the Northeast Region in 2027.
Rhode Island H7770 amends the minimum wage schedule to increase the minimum hourly wage starting January 1, 2029, by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region in 2027. The bill ensures the minimum wage does not decrease, even if the CPI-U declines. This act takes effect upon passage.
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