Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5366: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5366 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): 02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides employees with civil administrative remedies against contractors, subcontractors involved in the contract with joint/severable liability imposed on contractors or subcontractors. Effective 9/1/2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/12/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor