The bill amends Section 28-12-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 28-12, which pertains to minimum wage regulations. It introduces new minimum wage rates that will be implemented over the next several years, starting with a rate of sixteen dollars ($16.00) per hour on January 1, 2026, and increasing annually to reach twenty dollars ($20.00) per hour by January 1, 2030. The specific increments include seventeen dollars ($17.00) in 2027, eighteen dollars ($18.00) in 2028, and nineteen dollars ($19.00) in 2029.

In addition to the new insertions, the bill maintains the existing structure of minimum wage increases that have been established in previous years, ensuring a gradual rise in wages for employees. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting a commitment to improving wage standards for workers in the state.

Statutes affected:
5029: 28-12-3