Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7146: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7146 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 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.
Creates a new class of retirement status license for retirees that had possessed a professional license issued by the department of labor and training.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/04/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/04/2026 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/03/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/28/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 05/22/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor