The bill amends Section 28-12-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 28-12, which pertains to minimum wages. It establishes that, effective January 1, 2028, the minimum wage shall be increased by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Northeast Region for the four previous fiscal years, with a cap of 12%. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2325: 28-12-3