Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2473: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- RHODE ISLAND INCLUSIVE HOME DESIGN ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2473 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- RHODE ISLAND INCLUSIVE HOME DESIGN ACT. Primary sponsor: Victoria Gu (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 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.
Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 04/06/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/09/2026)
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government