Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7960: 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 7960 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES. Primary sponsor: Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/03/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor