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RI HB 8277

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AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PLUMBERS, IRRIGATORS, AND WATER SYSTEM INSTALLERS

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HB 8277 pass?

No. RI HB 8277 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-30): 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 8277 about?

Grants hourly credit of 288 hours against 576 hours if graduate of accredited trade school/raises to 4 years of work under master plumber and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 5 years of registration with DLT.

Who sponsors RI HB 8277?

Azzinaro, Edwards, Shallcross Smith and 1 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 8277.

Description

Grants hourly credit of 288 hours against 576 hours if graduate of accredited trade school/raises to 4 years of work under master plumber and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 5 years of registration with DLT.

Introduced
2026-03-11
Latest action
2026-03-30 — 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Azzinaroprimary
  • Edwardsprimary
  • Shallcross Smithprimary
  • Fellelaprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-30

    03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-03-26

    03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026)

  3. 2026-03-11

    03/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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