AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STAY INVESTED IN RHODE ISLAND WAVEMAKER FELLOWSHIPS

House Bill 6277 clarifies eligibility for the "Stay Invested in RI Wavemaker Fellowships" program, which provides tax credits for education loan repayment. The bill expands the definition of a "full-time employee" for healthcare practitioners to include those working as sole proprietors, partners in a healthcare service partnership, or members of a single-member LLC. To qualify, these individuals must work a minimum of 35 hours per week in Rhode Island. This change applies to healthcare professionals who have submitted applications on or after July 1, 2022.