S.2738

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·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2738 modifies plumbing apprenticeship requirements, granting credit for trade school education and extending apprenticeship duration.

Rhode Island S2738 amends apprenticeship requirements for plumbing and related trades. It grants apprentices who complete a course of study in an accredited trade school 288 hours of credit towards the 576 hours needed for a journeyperson's license. The bill also extends the required apprenticeship duration from two to four years under a licensed master plumber. Additionally, it mandates 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and five years of registration with the Department of Labor and Training. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Gaming Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 6

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

May 6

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming