Rhode Island Senate bill expands definitions for contractors, home inspectors, and claim adjusters

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- CONTRACTORS' REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BOARD (Expands various definitions relative to contractors, home inspectors, and claim adjusters to provide clarity regarding licensed and unlicensed vendors, consultants, or third-party representatives.)

Last action · March 10, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Pete Appollonio and 3 others

Companion · H 7512same policy, House version

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island Senate Bill 2205 expands statutory definitions for contractors, home inspectors, and s to clarify distinctions between licensed and unlicensed vendors, consultants, and third-party representatives.

Why it matters

The measure alters the legal scope and definitions governing individuals and third parties operating within the construction and insurance adjusting sectors.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Contractors

Statutory definitions governing contractor licensing and registration are expanded.

Directly affected

Home Inspectors

Definitions concerning home inspectors and related inspection activities are updated.

Directly affected

Claim Adjusters

Definitions regarding claim adjusters and third-party representatives are clarified.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What professions are affected by S 2205?

The bill affects contractors, home inspectors, s, vendors, consultants, and third-party representatives.

What is the main goal of the bill?

The bill expands various definitions to provide clarity regarding licensed and unlicensed vendors, consultants, or third-party representatives.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Mar 10, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 6, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
Jan 23, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

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