Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 722: 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
SB 722 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 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.
Prohibits the restriction of access in and out of a construction site by using locked gates or fences while work is ongoing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/05/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/04/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/03/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government