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RI S2632
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Frank Ciccone
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AI Summary
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Requires the state building codes standards committee to adopt the 2024 International Residential Code for one to four family dwelling units by January 1, 2027
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Establishes a moratorium on changes to state building codes for residential structures of one to four family dwelling units until January 1, 2030
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During the moratorium period, the state building code standards committee cannot adopt and the state building office cannot enforce any building code changes unless approved by the General Assembly and the governor
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Adds an energy conservation code section using the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the state building code framework
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Amends the state building code and would require that the state adopt the 2024 International Residential Code and prohibit the state building committee from adopting amendments for one to four residential dwelling units until 2030.
Health And Safety
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
2/13/2026