HB 8465 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

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

This bill requires state-funded public works projects involving glass installation to hire certified workers, with the number of certified employees on each crew increasing from one to 50% over a four-year period starting in 2024. It defines "public works projects" broadly to include any construction or renovation undertaken by the state, municipalities, or schools that exceed specific spending thresholds, such as one million dollars for renovations or five million dollars for new construction. The Department of Labor and Training is tasked with enforcing these rules, which include holding hearings for violations and imposing fines or license revocations for non-compliance.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 17, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 30, 2026
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04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Apr 17, 2026
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04/17/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor
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