Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

SB 2205 — AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- CONTRACTORS' REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BOARD

Last action — 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Summary

Expands various definitions relative to contractors, home inspectors, and claim adjusters to provide clarity regarding licensed and unlicensed vendors, consultants, or third-party representatives.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing definitions related to contractors, home inspectors, and claim adjusters, particularly increasing regulatory clarity and aligning contractor definitions with insurance adjuster activities.

  • Section 5-65-1

    (ii) “Contractor” also means any person who performs services as an “insurance adjuster” as defined in § 27-10-1.1, and who evaluates, inspects, opines upon, or recommends the feasibility, method, scope, or cost of repair or replacement of a building component regulated under the state building code, for use in the investigation, negotiation, appraisal, or settlement of an insurance claim, shall be deemed to be engaging in contractor activity and must be properly registered under this chapter unless otherwise licensed.

    This addition clarifies that individuals acting as insurance adjusters in certain contexts must also be registered as contractors.

  • Section 5-65.1-2

    (i) “Home inspector” also means any person who performs an inspection of commercial and residential structures, roofing systems, or building envelopes in connection as an “insurance adjuster” as defined in § 27-10-1.1, for an insurer or any insurer-retained vendor, where the results are used in the investigation, negotiation, appraisal, or settlement of an insurance claim, shall be licensed as a home inspector under this chapter unless exempt under another professional licensure statute.

    This change includes insurance adjusters who inspect properties as part of their duties under the definition of home inspectors, subjecting them to home inspector licensing requirements.

  • Section 27-10-1.1

    (ii) “Independent adjuster” means a person who: (1) Is an individual who contracts for compensation with insurers or self-insurers as an independent contractor; or (2) Investigates, negotiates, or settles property, casualty, or workers’ compensation claims for insurers or for self-insurers as an independent contractor.

    This defines 'independent adjuster,' clarifying the roles individuals can play in the insurance industry and their licensing needs.

Action History

  1. 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

Sponsors

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2205 do?
Expands various definitions relative to contractors, home inspectors, and claim adjusters to provide clarity regarding licensed and unlicensed vendors, consultants, or third-party representatives.
Who sponsors SB 2205?
SB 2205 is sponsored by Melissa Murray (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), and Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2205?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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