The bill amends Section 28-12-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 28-12, which pertains to minimum wages. It establishes that commencing January 1, 2029, 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 calendar year 2027. Importantly, the minimum wage shall not decrease to reflect any decrease in the CPI-U. This act is designed to ensure that the minimum wage keeps pace with inflation, thereby protecting the purchasing power of workers in the region. The bill will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7770: 28-12-3