Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7490: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES--OVERTIME

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7490 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES--OVERTIME. Primary sponsor: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic); Jenni Furtado (Democratic); Mary Messier (Democratic); Jay Edwards (Democratic); and 4 more.