H8277

Grants hourly credit of 288 hours against 576 hours if graduate of accredited trade school/raises to 4 years of work under master plumber and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 5 years of registration with DLT.

Introduced·3/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8277 modifies plumbing apprenticeship requirements, increasing classroom credit and on-the-job training hours.

Rhode Island H8277 amends the qualifications for a journeyperson plumber's license. It allows apprentices to receive up to 288 hours of classroom credit from accredited trade schools towards the 576 hours required. Additionally, it increases the required on-the-job training hours from 8,000 to 12,000 and extends the apprenticeship period under a master plumber from 2 to 4 years. The bill also mandates that apprenticeship programs include 144 hours of related instruction for every 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 30

12:00 AM

House Labor Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 26

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026)

Mar 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Labor