Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5493: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING DECARBONIZATION ACT OF 2025
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Plain-language summary
HB 5493 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING DECARBONIZATION ACT OF 2025. Primary sponsor: Carol McEntee (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 03/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources