H 5902 - Increases Criminal Penalties for Wage Theft by Employers from a Misdemeanor to a Felony - Rhode Island Key Vote
Christopher Blazejewski voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- June 22, 2023
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- June 15, 2023
- House Bill Passed
- June 14, 2023
- Introduced
- March 1, 2023
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Stage Details
Title: Increases Criminal Penalties for Wage Theft by Employers from a Misdemeanor to a Felony
Signed by Governor Dan McKee
Title: Increases Criminal Penalties for Wage Theft by Employers from a Misdemeanor to a Felony
Title: Increases Criminal Penalties for Wage Theft by Employers from a Misdemeanor to a Felony
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that increases criminal penalties for wage theft by employers from a misdemeanor to a felony offense in the state of Rhode Island.
Highlights:
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Increases criminal penalties for wage theft by employers from a misdemeanor to a felony offense in the state of Rhode Island if the wage due to an employee exceeds $1,500 (Sec. 1).
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Specifies criminal punishment for the aforementioned felony violations as for first violation a 3 year prison term or $5,000 penalty fine, or both (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect January 1, 2024 (Sec. 3).
Title: Increases Criminal Penalties for Wage Theft by Employers from a Misdemeanor to a Felony