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Rhode IslandS26322026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Frank A. Ciccone, III (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

2024 home code; no changes until 2030

By January 1, 2027, the state adopts the 2024 International Residential Code for one- to four-family homes. After Rhode Island aligns with the 2024 code year, the law freezes any further code changes for these homes until January 1, 2030, unless the General Assembly and Governor approve them. This sets new standards that may raise some upfront costs and then provides stable rules through 2029.

New energy code for buildings

The state building code now includes an energy conservation code based on the International Energy Conservation Code, as the committee adopts it. Builders and owners of covered buildings must meet these energy design and construction rules. This raises some upfront building or renovation costs but can lower energy bills and improve comfort over time.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Frank A. Ciccone, III

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • David P. Tikoian

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 75 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/3/2026

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE Approval of Amendment Passage

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/3/2026

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE Passage as Amended Passage

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 378

    6/19/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/16/2026Governor

  3. House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence

    6/10/2026House

  4. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/8/2026House

  5. Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

    6/3/2026Senate

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)

    5/29/2026Senate

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    5/28/2026

  8. Proposed Substitute

    5/27/2026

  9. Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

    5/26/2026

  10. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/26/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

    3/20/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

    2/13/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2632 - As Introduced

    2/13/2026

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  • S2632 - Substitute

    2/13/2026

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  • S2632 - Substitute As Amended

    2/13/2026

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