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S3301Introduced in the Senate

Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAFE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.

Passed

Introduced by Jacob Bissaillon, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT - Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAFE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 10, 2026

63

Yes

7

No

5

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

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

  9. House passed in concurrence

  10. Transmitted to Governor

  11. Signed by Governor

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