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SB 913

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONTRACTORS' REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BOARD

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 2 co-sponsors

Rhode Island law modifies the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board's structure or authority to regulate contractor licensing and consumer protections in construction.

06/17/2025 Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 913

Legislative bill overview

SB 913 modifies Rhode Island's Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board by adjusting its composition, responsibilities, or operational procedures related to contractor licensing and registration. The bill has successfully completed the legislative process and was signed into law by the Governor on June 17, 2025.

Why is this important

Contractor licensing and registration directly affect consumer protection, construction quality standards, and market access for construction professionals in Rhode Island. Changes to the board's structure or authority can influence how the state regulates contractors, protects homeowners from unqualified or unethical practitioners, and affects competition within the construction industry.

Potential points of contention

  • Board composition changes – Modifications to board membership may shift regulatory power between industry representatives, consumer advocates, or government appointees, affecting how contractor regulations are developed
  • Licensing standard adjustments – Alterations to registration requirements could either raise barriers to entry for new contractors or lower standards, with trade-offs between protecting consumers and enabling business accessibility
  • Regulatory scope expansion or reduction – Changes to the board's authority could expand oversight (potentially increasing compliance burdens on contractors) or reduce it (potentially affecting consumer safeguards)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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