Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7970
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MECHANICAL TRADES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Messier (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Furtado (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires that locksmiths in Rhode Island must be licensed and have passed a criminal background check.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 30, 2026 · Legislature
03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Labor