Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 69: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 69 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES. Primary sponsor: Val Lawson (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (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.
Provides employees with civil administrative remedies against contractors, subcontractors involved in the contract with joint/severable liability imposed on contractors or subcontractors. Effective 9/1/2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| 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
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming