Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7770: 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 7770 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: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (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.
Increases the minimum hourly wage commencing January 1, 2029, by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| 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
- 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