Rhode IslandH71462026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION .

Sponsored By: Deborah A. Fellela (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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

Retired license option for senior professionals

Beginning January 1, 2027, if you are 65 or older and hold a Rhode Island professional license, you can renew it as a retirement-status license. To apply, send the Division your original license and a Division form saying you are retired and will not practice. The fee is $20. If approved, the Division returns your original license marked “Retired.” While you hold this retired license, you may not practice or offer to practice; usual penalties apply for violations. You can restore active status by filing the reinstatement form, paying the then-current annual fee, and showing you completed the latest continuing education. The Division may grant retired status to someone under 65 for good cause.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Deborah A. Fellela
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Samuel A. Azzinaro
Democratic • House
Arthur J. Corvese
Democratic • House
John G. Edwards
Democratic • House
Jon D. Brien
Independent • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 126 • No: 0

House vote • 5/28/2026

LABOR RELATIONS- PROF REGULATION PASSAGE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT

Yes: 63 • No: 0

House vote • 5/28/2026

LABOR RELATIONS- PROF REGULATION PASSAGE AS AMENDED