Rep. David Bennett

Primary HB 7733

Vetoed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NURSING HOME WORKFORCE STANDARDS BOARD ACT

Maddy summaryThis bill would have created a new Rhode Island Nursing Home Workforce Standards Advisory Board to advise the state on improving care quality and addressing wage issues in nursing homes. The proposed board would have included representatives from nursing home employers, workers, community organizations, and state agencies, with the power to recommend minimum statewide compensation and working standards. Although the legislation passed both chambers of the General Assembly, it was vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.

Vetoed Jun 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 8093

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- FRESHWATER LAKE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Establishes the Rhode Island lake management program within the department of environmental management to aid with lake and pond management issues relating to the control of aquatic invasive plants.

Signed into law Jun 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7825

Vetoed · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANTS

Allows for the licensing of certified surgical first assistants to assist in surgeries through the department of health and a seven (7) member board of licensure.

Vetoed Jun 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 7945

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT

Creates the occupational therapy licensure compact that would allow licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice in all states that join the compact.

Signed into law Jun 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7826

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES

Amends the conditions upon which a nurse would be exempt from certain licensing requirements to include eligibility to practice, before taking and receiving results of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Signed into law Jun 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7424

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- FILING OF ASSUMED NAME

Changes the term "assumed name" to "trade name" and centralizes the filing, administration and regulation process of trade names to the secretary of state and requires an annual renewal of the trade name.

Signed into law Jun 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7015

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- ELECTRICIANS

Maddy summaryHB 7015 clarifies which electrical services require a state contractor's license, directly affecting businesses and individuals who install, maintain, or service electrical systems. The bill updates legal definitions to explicitly include work on support systems for electrical equipment, fire alarms, and lightning protection while excluding low-voltage wiring for heating and cooling units. It mandates that licensed contractors carry their licenses on-site and display their license numbers on advertisements and contracts, with an exemption for single-family owner-occupied homes. Additionally, the legislation establishes specific license categories for specialized roles such as burner contractors, fire alarm contractors, and renewable energy professionals.

Signed into law Jun 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7105

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

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

Gives authority to the department of labor and training to enforce violations relating to the performance of glazing work. This act would also add civil monetary penalties for violations of the chapter.

Signed into law Jun 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7294

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- HUNTING AND HUNTING SAFETY -- CAPTIVE HUNTING PROHIBITED

Prohibits captive hunting for domestic or wild animals and does not prohibit the release of domestic game birds for hunting on licensed shooting preserves.

Signed into law Jun 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 7239

Signed into law · Rhode Island House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- LIMITED GUARDIANSHIP AND GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULTS

Provides that supported decision-making pursuant to chapter 66.13 of title 42 be added to the Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults forms section as one of the less restrictive alternatives to guardianship that have been explored.

Signed into law Jun 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors