SB 2740 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES -- HEALTHCARE WORKER OVERTIME PAY

SB 2740 requires healthcare workers (such as nurses, technicians, and support staff in hospitals or clinics) to receive time-and-a-half pay for any work performed on Sundays or public holidays. This applies directly to employees in healthcare settings who work on these days, mandating higher compensation for that specific schedule. The key provision replaces the current pay structure for Sunday/holiday shifts with a guaranteed 50% premium for all eligible healthcare workers. The bill aims to provide clearer compensation standards for these shifts without altering broader overtime rules.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026
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05/06/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Feb 27, 2026
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02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
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