S2473Introduced in the Senate
Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
Introduced by Samuel Bell, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- RHODE ISLAND INCLUSIVE HOME DESIGN ACT - Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study · April 16, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| Tiara Mack | 6 | Absent |
| John Burke | 9 | Absent |
| Meghan Kallman | 15 | Yes |
| Gordon Rogers | 21 | Yes |
| Melissa Murray | 24 | Absent |
| Alana DiMario | 36 | Yes |
| Victoria Gu | 38 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/09/2026)
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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