Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7971: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- LABOR AND PAYMENT OF DEBTS BY CONTRACTORS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7971 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- LABOR AND PAYMENT OF DEBTS BY CONTRACTORS. Primary sponsor: Tom Noret (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 25, 2026): 04/25/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Raises the minimum threshold contract price before public works contractors are required to pay prevailing wages to their employees, from $1,000 to $100,000.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| 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
- 04/25/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026)
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/26/2026 Meeting postponed (03/30/2026)
- 03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/16/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/18/2026)
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor