Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5507: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM 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 5507 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2025): 03/05/2025 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.
Gradually increases the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/05/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor