Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7774: 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 7774 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 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.
Amends the state building code and would require that the state adopt the 2024 International Residential Code and prohibit the state building committee from adopting amendments for one to four residential dwelling units until 2030.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/08/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
- 06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/03/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026)
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- 03/16/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/17/2026)
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