Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5029: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5029 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sets the minimum wage for 2026 at sixteen dollars ($16) per hour, 2027 at seventeen dollars ($17) per hour.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/12/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/03/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/30/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2025)
- 03/05/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2025)
- 01/10/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor