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Rhode IslandS30492026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES .

Sponsored By: Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Wage claim hearings take longer

The law changes timelines for wage cases. For regular wage complaints, the hearing must be set within 180 days after a formal complaint is served. The decision must come within 180 days after the hearing ends. For prevailing‑wage cases, the law removes the old minimum notice and 10‑day deadlines to hold a hearing or issue a decision. This can slow pay recovery for workers but gives employers more time to respond. These changes take effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Andrew R. Dimitri

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stefano V. Famiglietti

    Democratic • Senate

  • Leonidas P. Raptakis

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian J. Thompson

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 175 • No: 0

House vote • 6/8/2026

PAYMENT OF WAGES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 69 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2026

PAYMENT OF WAGES Approval of Amendment Passage

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2026

PAYMENT OF WAGES Approval of Amendment Passage

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2026

PAYMENT OF WAGES Passage as Amended Passage

Yes: 36 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 301

    6/23/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. House passed as amended in concurrence

    6/8/2026House

  4. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)

    6/5/2026House

  5. Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)

    5/28/2026Senate

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)

    5/26/2026Senate

  7. Committee recommends passage

    5/26/2026

  8. Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

    5/22/2026

  9. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    4/15/2026

  10. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

    4/10/2026

  11. Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

    3/5/2026Senate

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