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HB 8465

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Bennett and 5 co-sponsors

Rhode Island public glazing work must meet phased AGMT certification on site, reaching 50% by 2027, with penalties for noncompliance.

04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 8465

Summary of HB 8465 (Rhode Island, 2026) – State Purchases

Purpose and intent

HB 8465 seeks to promote skilled labor in state-funded public works projects by ensuring that glazing work is performed by North American Contractor Certification (NACC) certified companies and that a growing share of on-site workers are certified as Architectural Glass and Metal Technicians (AGMT). The bill establishes phased certification requirements for crews on qualifying projects and creates enforcement and penalties for noncompliance.

Key provisions

  • Applicability and thresholds

    • Applies to public works renovation projects with an aggregate value over $1,000,000 and new construction projects over $5,000,000 that include glazing work.
    • “Glazing work” includes replacement/installation of windows, curtain walls, interior glass partitions, glass handrails, aluminum entrances, skylights, store fronts, and related architectural glass/metal installation.

  • Certification requirements over time

    • On or after July 1, 2024: Each project must have at least one AGMT-certified worker employed by the company or contractor.
    • On or after January 1, 2025: Each crew performing eligible glazing work must include at least one AGMT-certified worker on site.
    • On or after January 1, 2026: 25% of each eligible crew on site must be AGMT-certified.
    • On or after January 1, 2027: 50% of each eligible crew on site must be AGMT-certified.

  • Enforcement and compliance

    • Administered by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT).
    • The DLT can hold hearings for violations, with procedural rights for respondents and authority to issue subpoenas and administer oaths.
    • Hearings must be conducted expeditiously, with a decision and order issued within 30 days after the hearing.

  • Penalties and sanctions

    • Civil penalties for violations range from $1,500 to $3,000 per offending entity.
    • In cases of intentional or egregious violation, the contractor may face revocation of relevant professional or occupational licenses.

  • Scope and applicability

    • Applies to all public works projects meeting the monetary thresholds and including glazing work, regardless of funding source or procurement method.

  • Effective date

    • The act becomes effective upon passage.

Who is affected

  • Public sector project owners (state, departments, authorities, municipalities, school committees, and other political subdivisions) with glazing work on eligible projects.
  • Contractors and subcontractors performing glazing work on qualifying public works projects.
  • AGMT-certified workers and non-certified crews working on these projects (with the required progression toward higher on-site certification shares).

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill sets explicit schedule milestones (2024–2027) for increasing AGMT-certified presence on site.
  • It requires ongoing compliance monitoring by the Department of Labor and Training and establishes a formal enforcement process with hearings and timely determinations.

Overall, HB 8465 codifies a structured, certifications-based workforce requirement for glazing work on Rhode Island public projects, aligned with phased integration of AGMT-certified labor.

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

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