Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7530: 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 7530 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Place (Republican), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): 03/25/2026 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.
Exempts homes under two thousand (2,000) square feet from automatic statewide IECC energy mandates, allowing municipalities to decide whether to adopt climate-focused building code requirements for small and modest homes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources