Rhode Island Adopts 2024 International Residential Code and Freezes Building Code Amendments Until 2030

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE (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.)

Last action · June 19, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: June Speakman and 9 others

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What This Bill Does

Rhode Island adopts the 2024 and prohibits the state building committee from adopting amendments for one to four residential dwelling units until 2030.

Why it matters

Changes residential construction standards statewide and restricts local code modifications for single-family and small multi-unit dwellings through the end of the decade.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

State Building Committee

The committee is barred from adopting amendments for one to four residential dwelling units until 2030.

Directly affected

Residential builders and homeowners

Construction and remodeling standards for one to four residential dwelling units are governed by the newly mandated 2024 International Residential Code without interim state amendments through 2030.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which building code must the state adopt under this act?

The state must adopt the 2024 .

Until what year are building committee amendments prohibited for certain residential dwellings?

Amendments for one to four residential dwelling units are prohibited until 2030.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

14 actions

Jun 19, 2026Enrolled
Signed by Governor
Jun 16, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Jun 10, 2026Floor
Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
Jun 8, 2026
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)
Jun 8, 2026Floor
House passed Sub A
Jun 5, 2026
Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)

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Jun 5, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Jun 3, 2026
Proposed Substitute
Jun 3, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026)
Apr 29, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 24, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
Mar 16, 2026
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/17/2026)
Mar 13, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Feb 12, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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