Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SB 2408 — AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES (Increases the criminal penalties for wage theft and employee misclassifications.)

Last action — 02/15/2022 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill seeks to make it more serious for employers who steal wages or wrongly classify their employees to avoid paying them properly. If passed, those who violate these laws would face tougher punishments.

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Action History

  1. 02/15/2022 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor

Sponsors

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2408 do?
This bill seeks to make it more serious for employers who steal wages or wrongly classify their employees to avoid paying them properly. If passed, those who violate these laws would face tougher punishments.
Who sponsors SB 2408?
SB 2408 is sponsored by McCaffrey, Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), F Lombardi, Melissa Murray (Democratic), and John P. Burke (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2408?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 2408?
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