Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5558: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONTRACTORS' REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BOARD
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5558 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONTRACTORS' REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BOARD. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Tina Spears (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Casimiro, Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2025): 06/17/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires all applicants who seek to register as a contractor to produce a legible copy of a valid government issued identification.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/17/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/13/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/12/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 05/28/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
- 04/10/2025 House read and passed
- 04/04/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/10/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/25/2025)
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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