STATE BILLRI H 7738ENGROSSED

Establishes a moratorium on changes to the state energy conservation code from the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code until January 1, 2031, unless approved by the legislature and made effective by the governor.

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE - Establishes a moratorium on changes to the state energy conservation code from the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code until January 1, 2031, unless approved by the legislature and made effective by the governor.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Apr 2, 2026; 224 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

RI H 7738 · EngrossedApr 2

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Bill details

Last action: Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government · Apr 3, 2026
Pending committee: Housing and Municipal Government

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 3, 2026Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentSenate

Apr 2, 2026House read and passedHouse

Mar 27, 2026Placed on House Calendar (04/02/2026)House

Mar 25, 2026Committee recommends passageHouse

Mar 20, 2026Scheduled for consideration (03/25/2026)House

Mar 11, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHouse

Mar 6, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)House

Feb 12, 2026Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural ResourcesHouse

Recorded votes

PassageApr 2, 2026 · House · 65 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources: PassageMar 25, 2026 · House · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Health And Safety
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

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Establishes a moratorium on changes to the state energy conservation code from the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code until January 1, 2031, unless approved by the legislature and made effective by the governor.

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Establishes a moratorium on changes to the state energy conservation code from the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code until January 1, 2031, unless approved by the legislature and made effective by the governor.

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