S.2932

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·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2932 makes construction contractors liable for wage theft or nonpayment claims from employees.

Rhode Island S2932 amends the Payment of Wages chapter to hold construction contractors liable for wage theft or nonpayment claims from employees. Contractors must assume liability for debts owed to wage claimants by subcontractors. Contractors can be held jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages, benefits, and other costs. Contractors can be held liable for up to 120 consecutive days of alleged wage theft. The act applies to construction contracts entered into after January 1, 2027.

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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

RD

Calendar

Mar 25

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming