Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7148: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REHABILITATION BUILDING AND FIRE CODE FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7148 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REHABILITATION BUILDING AND FIRE CODE FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dick Fascia (Republican); Mike Chippendale (Republican); Marie Hopkins (Republican); Bob Quattrocchi (Republican); and 4 more.