Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7362
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HEALTH AND SAFE FAMILIES WORKPLACES ACT--WORKWEEK
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Felix (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Dawson (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Mandates the workweek be reduced to 32 hrs. Rate of pay for a 32 hr workweek remains the same as the rate of pay for 40 hrs. Work in excess of 32 hrs in any one workweek qualify for overtime pay. Does not apply to employers with less than 500 employees.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 5, 2026 · Legislature
02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 30, 2026 · Legislature
01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor