Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8018
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Casey (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Dawson (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires that any new residential construction shall have a minimum of two means of egress consisting of standard exterior doors.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 7, 2026 · Legislature
04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing