Rhode IslandH59462025 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE .

Sponsored By: Stephen M. Casey (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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Construction workers gain access; sites face penalties

Effective upon passage, Rhode Island construction site owners, operators, and managers must keep an access point open during construction. This covers public and private sites, allowing workers to freely enter and leave on foot or by vehicle. A first violation brings a written warning and an order to open or unlock the barrier. Later violations immediately stop work until a hearing is scheduled with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training director. They also bring a $1,000 fine for each day the site was locked without an open access point.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Stephen M. Casey
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Julie A. Casimiro
Democratic • House
Arthur J. Corvese
Democratic • House
John G. Edwards
Democratic • House
Alex S. Finkelman
Democratic • House
Mary Messier
Democratic • House
William W. O'Brien
Democratic • House
Brandon C. Potter
Democratic • House
Earl A. Read, III
Democratic • House
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 67 • No: 1

House vote • 5/29/2025

STATE BUILDING CODE PASSAGE