Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 275: 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 275 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. 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: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): 03/27/2025 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.
Establishes a new article in the state building code that provides that certain new housing construction contain at least one floor that meets the requirements for a Type C "ANSI'' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| 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
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government