The bill amends sections of the General Laws related to the qualifications and application process for journeyperson licenses in plumbing and mechanical trades. Key changes include the introduction of a new provision that allows apprentices to receive credit for a maximum of 288 hours of classroom training from a fully accredited trade school towards the 576 hours required for a journeyperson's license, provided the school is approved by the Rhode Island office of the postsecondary commissioner and the Rhode Island department of labor and training apprenticeship council.

Additionally, the bill increases the required duration of employment under a licensed master plumber from two years to four years, along with the completion of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training. In the mechanical trades section, the bill specifies that applicants for journeyperson tests must have been registered as apprentices for five years instead of three. It also clarifies the requirements for submitting applications and accompanying evidence. The overall aim of the bill is to enhance the qualifications and training standards for journeypersons in plumbing and related fields. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
8277: 28-27-11