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| 1 | SB2473 |
Sen. Bell (D)
S2473
H8021
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An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- State Building Code -- Rhode Island Inclusive Home Design Act
Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Building Code; Construction; Health & Safety; Housing; State Affairs;
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
| 2 | SB2584 |
Sen. Bissaillon (D)
S2584
H7564
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Home-Fit Dwelling Units
Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability. Cities & Towns; Construction; Housing;
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
| 3 | SB2694 |
Sen. Felag (D) |
An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- State Building Code--Disabled Veteran Home Modification Act
Prohibits the imposition of fees associated with home modifications that are specifically required to accommodate a veteran’s disability. Fees; Handicapped; Health & Safety; Military Affairs; Veterans;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
| 4 | HB7564 |
Rep. Spears (D)
H7564
S2584
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An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Home-Fit Dwelling Units
Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability. Cities & Towns; Construction; Health & Safety; Housing;
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
| 5 | HB8021 |
Rep. Stewart (D)
H8021
S2473
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An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- State Building Code -- Rhode Island Inclusive Home Design Act
Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Construction; Health & Safety; Housing; State Affairs;
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
