· RI legislature · 2026

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

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.

Sponsor

Bill O'Brien (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Housing and Community Development

Latest action

03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study