When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 8002 introduced?

HB 8002 was introduced on Feb 27, 2026.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 8002?

The latest action on HB 8002 by the House was: 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Mar 05, 2026.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 8002?

HB 8002 was introduced by June Speakman.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 8002 (2026 legislative session)

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Feb 27, 2026
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HB 8002

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AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE (Permits the construction of residential buildings that are up to four (4) stories and sixteen (16) dwelling units with a single staircase under certain conditions.)

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House • Mar 05, 2026: 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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June Speakman
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(D - 68)
Terri Cortvriend
primary
(D - 72)
Grace Diaz
primary
(D - 11)
Giraldo
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Mar 05, 2026 | House
- 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Feb 27, 2026 | House
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)

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02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2025--H8002--Randy_Rossi(RI League of Cities & Towns--PDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Armand_Niquette(Cranston Fire Dept)-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Cedric_Ye--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Claudia_Wack(Neighbors Welcome RI)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Courtney_Sowa--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Daria_Pheobe Brasher--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Emma_Kahn--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Gabe_Kravitz(The Pew Chariatable Trust_--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Gerald_Bessette(arrington Fire Chief)-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Howard_Tighe(Portsmouth Firefighters)-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--James_Rita(WWFF)-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Jay_Petrillo(NP Fire Fighters)-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Joseph_Potenza(Fire Marshal Town of Smithfield)_MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Keith_Calci(Johnston Association of Firefighters)-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Mathew_Manni (RI Association of Fire Marshals)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Michael_Carreiro(Fire Marshal own of E Greenwich)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Michael_Cunan(Office of Fire Prevention)-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Nicholas_Insana(Professional Firefighters of RI)-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Paul_Attemann-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Robert_Duval(National Fire Protection Assoc)-MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Scott_ Gavitt(Exeter Volunteer Fire Dept.)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-05-2026--H8002--Stephen_Smith (Center for Building in North America)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-5-2026--H8002--David_Calabro(Johnston Fire Dept.)--MGHPDF
House State Government and Elections: 03-05-2026--H8002--Michael_Reid(LincolnRescue & Firefighters)-MGHPDF

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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