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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8018: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 8018 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 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.

Requires that any new residential construction shall have a minimum of two means of egress consisting of standard exterior doors.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Stephen CaseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse50
Bill O'BrienPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse54
Tina SpearsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Matthew DawsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse65
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source