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An Act Relating to Health and Safety -- State Building Code -- Administration and Enforcement

It became law on Jun 23, 2026.

RI HB 8001 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
6
Latest action
Jun 23, 2026

What it does

Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAFE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Jun 23, 2026

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