Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7961: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7961 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Evan Shanley (Democratic); Lauren Carson (Democratic); Raymond Hull (Democratic); Arthur Handy (Democratic); and 6 more.