Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5946: 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 5946 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Casimiro, Doc Corvese (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 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.
Prohibits the restriction of access in and out of a construction site by using locked gates or fences while work is ongoing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 05/29/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/23/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/29/2025)
- 05/06/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/06/2025)
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Labor