Inclusive Design / Accessible Housing
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1 SB275   Sen. Bell (D)
S275
H5374
Analysis
Position: Support
Task: Written Testimony/Letter Submitted
An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- State Building Code -- Rhode Island Inclusive Home Design Act

Establishes a new article in the state building code that provides that certain new housing construction contain at least one floor that meets the requirements for a Type C "ANSI'' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.

Building Code;  Construction;  Health & Safety;  Housing; 

02/13/2025  Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
03/21/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
03/27/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (7-0)
2 SB714   Sen. Bissaillon (D)
S714
H5268
Analysis
Position: Oppose
Task: Testified At Hearing
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; 

03/07/2025  Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
03/21/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
03/27/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (7-0)
3 HB5268   Rep. Spears (D)
H5268
S714
Analysis
Position: Oppose
Task: Testified At Hearing
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; 

01/31/2025  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
04/04/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
04/04/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
04/10/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study
4 HB5374   Rep. Stewart (D)
H5374
S275
Analysis
Task: Analyze
An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- State Building Code -- Rhode Island Inclusive Home Design Act

Establishes a new article in the state building code that provides that certain new housing construction contain at least one floor that meets the requirements for a Type C "ANSI'' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.

Building Code;  Construction;  Health & Safety;  Housing; 

02/07/2025  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
04/04/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
04/04/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
04/10/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study
5 HB6122   Rep. McNamara (D)
H6122
S887
An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Civil Rights Of People With Disabilities

Protects against discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs and activities, even if there is a change in the federal law.

Developmentally Disabled;  Equal Rights/Discrimination;  Handicapped;  State Affairs; 

03/21/2025  Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
04/04/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
04/04/2025  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
04/08/2025  Committee recommended measure be held for further study