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RI H7530
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Quattrocchi
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AI Summary
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Exempts one-family and two-family residential dwellings under 2,000 square feet of conditioned floor area from mandatory statewide International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements
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Shifts authority to individual cities and towns to adopt, amend, or decline energy efficiency standards for small homes based on local priorities and housing affordability considerations
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Maintains statewide energy code requirements for residential dwellings of 2,000 square feet or larger and for all non-residential buildings
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Preserves the ability of the state and municipalities to offer voluntary energy efficiency programs, incentives, and guidance for homes of any size
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Exempts homes under two thousand (2,000) square feet from automatic statewide IECC energy mandates, allowing municipalities to decide whether to adopt climate-focused building code requirements for small and modest homes.
Health And Safety
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
2/6/2026