Legislative Updates

2021

H 5938:

Provides increases in the minimum wage commencing July 1, 2021,to $13.00 per hour with a $1.00 increase to that amount on July 1, 2022,and on July 1, 2023.

Read the full text for H 5938 at the Rhode Island General Assembly website.
Sponsor(s):
  • Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell
  • Representative Edith H. Ajello
  • Representative Jean P. Barros
  • Representative Rebecca M. Kislak
  • Representative Kathleen A. Fogarty
  • Representative Liana Cassar
  • Representative Karen Alzate
  • Representative Brianna E. Henries
Actions:
  • 02-25-2021

    Introduced, referred to House Labor

  • 03-05-2021
    Agenda

    Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2021)

  • 03-10-2021

    Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Companion Bill: S 0143