Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 589: 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 589 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES--OVERTIME. Primary sponsor: Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): 04/09/2025 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 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| 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
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming