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, 2027, the minimum wage shall be twenty-four dollars ($24.00) per hour. The bill specifically replaces the previously stated minimum wage of seventeen dollars ($17.00) with the new amount of twenty-four dollars ($24.00). This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7771: 28-12-3