Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5803: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5803 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for the establishment and operation of an electronic permitting platform for all state and local permitting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 05/06/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 05/02/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/06/2025)
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/04/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/10/2025)
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