Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5509: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5509 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 -- STATE BUILDING CODE. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the state building commissioner to implement electronic permitting for any category of state or local permit authorized under state law to significantly impact the expediency of construction and development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing