H7961

Makes construction contractors civilly liable and/or jointly civilly liable for any claims of wage theft or nonpayment from an employee against the contractor, its subcontractors and any subcontractor.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7961 makes construction contractors liable for wage theft or nonpayment claims from employees against the contractor, its.

Rhode Island H7961 amends the Payment of Wages chapter to hold construction contractors civilly liable for wage theft or nonpayment claims from employees against the contractor, its subcontractors, and any subcontractor. This applies to construction contracts entered into, renewed, modified, or amended on or after January 1, 2027. Contractors can be held jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages, benefits, wage supplements, attorneys' fees, and other costs.

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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 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Labor