Rhode IslandS31382026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Brian J. Thompson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Retired-status license for 65+ professionals

Beginning January 1, 2027, seniors with a Rhode Island professional license can switch to a retirement-status license. You must be at least 65 and currently hold a Division of Professional Regulation license. The division may allow younger applicants for good cause. You send in your original license and a form saying you are retired and will not practice. The division returns your license marked "Retired." The fee is $20. You may not practice or offer to practice while on retired status; violations are treated like unauthorized practice. To return to active status, you file the reinstatement form, pay the then-current annual fee, and show you completed the most recent continuing education or training.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brian J. Thompson
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

John P. Burke
Democratic • Senate
Frank A. Ciccone, III
Democratic • Senate
Andrew R. Dimitri
Democratic • Senate
Stefano V. Famiglietti
Democratic • Senate
Ana B. Quezada
Democratic • Senate
David P. Tikoian
Democratic • Senate
Lori Urso
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 0

House vote • 6/4/2026

DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGUL. PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 63 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2026

OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION Passage

Yes: 36 • No: 0