Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5679: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5679 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires employer, at the start of employment, furnish to their employees a written notice containing employment information relative to wages, rates of pay, allowances, benefits, deductions from pay, and identifying information relative to the employer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/08/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 03/05/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor