S 125 - Increases State Minimum Wage to $16 in 2026 and $17 in 2027 - Rhode Island Key Vote
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- June 24, 2025
- House Bill Passed
- June 18, 2025
- Senate Bill Passed
- June 12, 2025
- Introduced
- Jan. 31, 2025
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Title: Increases State Minimum Wage to $16 in 2026 and $17 in 2027
Signed by Governor Dan McKee
Title: Increases State Minimum Wage to $16 in 2026 and $17 in 2027
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that increases state minimum wage to $16 in 2026 and $17 in 2027 in Rhode Island.
Highlights:
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Increases the state minimum wage to $16.00 per hour starting January 1, 2026 (Sec. 1).
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Increases the minimum wage to $17.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2027 (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that this act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).
Title: Increases State Minimum Wage to $16 in 2026 and $17 in 2027
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that increases state minimum wage to $16 in 2026 and $17 in 2027 in Rhode Island.
Highlights:
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Increases the state minimum wage to $16.00 per hour starting January 1, 2026 (Sec. 1).
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Increases the minimum wage to $17.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2027 (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that this act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).
Title: Increases State Minimum Wage to $16 in 2026 and $17 in 2027