Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 978: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 978 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): 05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the state building commissioner to implement electronic permitting for any category of state or local permit authorized under state law to significantly impact the expediency of construction and development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/08/2025)
- 04/16/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government