S.2743

Raises the minimum threshold contract price before public works contractors are required to pay prevailing wages to their employees, from $1,000 to $100,000.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2743 raises the minimum contract price for public works from $1,000 to $100,000 before contractors must pay prevailing wages.

Rhode Island S2743 amends the state's prevailing wage laws by raising the minimum contract price for public works from $1,000 to $100,000 before contractors are required to pay prevailing wages. The bill also mandates that municipal oversight enforce prevailing wage requirements, including reviewing certified payrolls and reporting wage violations. Contractors and subcontractors must pay wages and benefits according to rates determined by the Department of Labor and Training. The bill includes provisions for worker protections, anti-retaliation, and nonpayment protections.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Gaming Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Meeting postponed (03/25/2026)

Mar 20

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming