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H7770

Increases 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.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

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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Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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