Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5828: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5828 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING. Primary sponsor: David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2025): 06/18/2025 Meeting postponed (06/18/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that beginning January l, 2027, all contractors supervising structural remodeling or building new residential structures with one to four (4) family dwelling units be licensed by the contractors' registration and licensing board.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2025 Meeting postponed (06/18/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Meeting postponed (06/18/2025)
- 06/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/13/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations