The bill amends the General Laws in Chapter 5-6, which pertains to electricians, by expanding the scope of work that requires an electrician's license. The new language inserted into the law specifies that a license is needed for a broader range of activities, including installing, maintaining, servicing, and testing support systems for electrical equipment and devices, as well as for lighting and control of electrical devices. It also mandates that licensed electricians must carry their license while working and include their contractor’s license number on any advertisements, contracts, bids, or permits. Furthermore, the bill details the requirements for various types of electrical contractor’s licenses, such as Certificate A for electrical contractors, Certificate E for burner contractors, and others, each with its own scope of work and qualifications.

The bill also addresses the work allowed under a Certificate REP (Renewable Energy Professional certificate), including an insertion that permits the distribution of palletized materials to the final area of installation, while removing the specific mention of photovoltaic modules to the mounting racks. It states that registered contractors with a Certificate REP can install solar sheathing systems of 10 kilowatts or less on residential structures, but the connection to the electrical grid and energization must be done by a Rhode Island licensed electrician. Additionally, the bill requires that these systems be listed and labeled by UL or another recognized electrical device certification organization. The Legislative Council's explanation clarifies that the bill mandates certain types of electrical work to be performed by licensed electrical contractors and is set to take effect on January 30, 2025.