State Government / Rhode Island / Legislation / HB 8001
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.
Latest development · Jun 23, 2026
06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
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06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
06/09/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
05/05/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
04/30/2026 House passed Sub A
04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)
04/15/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
04/10/2026 Proposed Substitute
04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026)
03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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