The bill amends Section 28-12-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 28-12, which pertains to minimum wages. It establishes that the minimum wage will be set at sixteen dollars ($16.00) per hour, effective January 1, 2026, and at seventeen dollars ($17.00) per hour, effective January 1, 2027. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5029: 28-12-3
5029  SUB A: 28-12-3