Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7564
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOME-FIT DWELLING UNITS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Kennedy (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 17, 2026 · Legislature
03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 13, 2026 · Legislature
03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026) - Feb 8, 2026 · Legislature
02/08/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/11/2026) - Feb 6, 2026 · Legislature
02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Feb 6, 2026 · House
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing