Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2166: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES--OVERTIME
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2166 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES--OVERTIME. Primary sponsor: Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): 05/06/2026 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.
Requires small employers with one to fifty (1-50) employees and large employers with fifty (50) or more employees to pay overtime wages to exempt workers if their salary exceeds varying multipliers of minimum wage for a forty (40) hour workweek.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/06/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming