Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7441: 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 7441 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), George Nardone (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): 01/30/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Effective January 1, 2028, Increases the hourly minimum wage in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for the Northeast Region for the previous four (4) fiscal years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| 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
- 01/30/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor