Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H7922: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY (Repeals the older of the two existing
Status: Signed into law, June 10, 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY (Repeals the older of the two existing chapters related to speech-language pathologists and audiologists and makes several amendments to reconcile the two statutes into one.)
What the bill says
An act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this section; or (15) Failing to maintain continuing education requirements. 5-48-12. Penalty for violations. (a) The board is granted the authority to impose the following disciplinary actions in those LC005260 - Page 10 of instances in which an applicant for a license or a licensee has been guilty of conduct that has endangered, or is likely to endanger, the health, welfare, or safety of the public: (1) Refuse to issue or renew a license. (2) Issue a letter of reprimand or concern. (3) Require restitution of fees. (4) Impose probatio.
From the introduced text, February 27, 2026:
an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this section; or (15) Failing to maintain continuing education requirements. 5-48-12. Penalty for violations. (a) The board is granted the authority to impose the following disciplinary actions in those LC005260 - Page 10 of instances in which an applicant for a license or a licensee has been guilty of conduct that has endangered, or is likely to endanger, the health, welfare, or safety of the public: (1) Refuse to issue or renew a license. (2) Issue a letter of reprimand or concern. (3) Require restitution of fees. (4) Impose probationary conditions. (5) Suspend or revoke a license. (b) Any person found to be in violation of any provision of this chapter, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). 5-48-13. Revocation and suspension procedure -- Reinstatement. (a)(1) Notice, in writing, of a contemplated revocation or suspension of a license, of this particular cause, and of the date of a hearing, shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the licensee at his or her last known address at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the hearing. (2) The individual against whom a charge is filed has the right to appear before the board in …