H7769

Sets the minimum wage for 2027 at twenty dollars ($20) per hour.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7769 sets the minimum wage at $20 per hour starting in 2027.

Rhode Island H7769 amends the General Laws to increase the minimum wage to $20 per hour starting January 1, 2027. This change follows a series of incremental increases that began in 1999, with the most recent increase to $17 per hour set for January 1, 2027. The new wage rate will apply to all employees, impacting employers across the state.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

House Labor Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

Feb 12

House

Introduced, referred to House Labor