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RI S3093
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Murray
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AI Summary
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Renovations of mills and other buildings constructed before 1978 must comply with Rhode Island's Lead Poisoning Prevention Act and Hazardous Substances Right-to-Know Act
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Renovation projects must be registered with the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) before work begins
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All employees on covered renovation projects must complete a minimum of 24 hours of lead worker training
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A licensed lead contractor must be engaged, and a lead work supervisor must be present on-site for at least 40 hours per week
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DLT receives enforcement authority for lead standards, while preserving the Attorney General's powers and private causes of action
Legislative Description
Requires renovation projects of pre-1978 buildings to comply with provisions of chapter 24.6 of title 23 and chapter 21 of title 28, and require presence of lead inspector and supervisor and require lead training. DLT would ensure compliance.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
3/13/2026