Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7769: 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 7769 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): 03/18/2026 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.
Sets the minimum wage for 2027 at twenty dollars ($20) per hour.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor