The bill amends Section 23-27.3-109.1 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-27.3, which pertains to the State Building Code. It introduces new language that empowers the committee to adopt codes and standards that align with nationally recognized model building codes and other technical provisions aimed at ensuring public health, safety, and welfare. Additionally, the committee is required to submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing proposed amendments to the codes, a summary of public testimony received during hearings, and the process of adopting these codes in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.

Significantly, the bill removes the requirement for the codes and standards adopted by the committee to receive approval from a legislative regulation committee, which is also being eliminated from the law. This change streamlines the process for adopting building codes by removing the legislative oversight previously required, thereby allowing the committee to implement codes more efficiently. The act will take effect upon passage.