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RI S2931

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stefano Famiglietti

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers examination and licensing authority for telecommunications contractors, technicians, and installers from the separate telecommunications board to the state board of examiners of electricians

  • Expands the state board of examiners of electricians from 7 to 8 members by adding a Rhode Island licensed telecommunications contractor

  • Abolishes the existing 7-member board of examination and licensing of telecommunications systems contractors, technicians, and installers

  • Assigns regulatory authority under the telecommunications chapter to the director of the department of labor and training, acting upon recommendation of the electricians board

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusion of a telecommunications professional.

Businesses And Professions

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Gaming3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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