Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8021: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- RHODE ISLAND INCLUSIVE HOME DESIGN ACT

In committee Last action March 17, 2026: 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8021 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- RHODE ISLAND INCLUSIVE HOME DESIGN ACT. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tina Spears (Democratic); June Speakman (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); David Morales (Democratic); and 4 more.