S.2923

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·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2923 increases the minimum hourly wage starting January 1, 2028, by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for the.

Rhode Island S2923 amends the minimum wage law to increase the minimum hourly wage starting January 1, 2028, by the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2027. This adjustment ensures that the minimum wage keeps pace with inflation. The minimum wage will not decrease even if the CPI-U decreases. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Gaming Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 6

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

May 6

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming