RI H8021 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-17 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-17 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
| Rep. Jennifer Stewart [D] | Rep. Teresa Tanzi [D] | Rep. Arthur Handy [D] | Rep. Cherie Cruz [D] |
| Rep. David Morales [D] | Rep. Brandon Potter [D] | Rep. June Speakman [D] | Rep. Tina Spears [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-13 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026) |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
Subjects
Health And Safety
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- RHODE ISLAND INCLUSIVE HOME DESIGN ACT
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- RHODE ISLAND INCLUSIVE HOME DESIGN ACT
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8021.pdf |
