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HB 8001STATE · Rhode IslandSigned

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Voted 6/23/2026

Summary

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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How representatives voted

61 yea·5 nay

Docket history

Action history

  1. 6/23/202606/23/2026 Signed by Governor
  2. 6/18/202606/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
  3. 6/10/202606/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
  4. 6/9/202606/09/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
  5. 6/9/202606/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
  6. 6/5/202606/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
  7. 5/5/202605/05/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
  8. 4/30/202604/30/2026 House passed Sub A
  9. 4/24/202604/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)
  10. 4/15/202604/15/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A