Rhode IslandH51882025 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- CORROSION PREVENTION AND MITIGATION WORK REQUIREMENTS .

Sponsored By: David A. Bennett (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Contractors face penalties for corrosion work violations

Rhode Island requires corrosion work standards for public contracts awarded after January 1, 2024, using any state funds. The Department of Labor and Training enforces these requirements. Contractors and subcontractors found in violation face civil penalties of $1,500 to $3,000. Intentional or egregious violations can also lead to loss of a relevant professional or occupational license.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

David A. Bennett
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Lauren H. Carson
Democratic • House
Terri Cortvriend
Democratic • House
Megan L. Cotter
Democratic • House
Robert E. Craven, Sr.
Democratic • House
Matthew S. Dawson
Democratic • House
Anthony J. DeSimone
Democratic • House
John G. Edwards
Democratic • House
Robert D. Phillips
Democratic • House
Evan P. Shanley
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 71 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2025

CORROSION/WORK REQUIREMENTS PASSAGE