HB 8020

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 17, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8020

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-03-17

Summary

Allows for building inspectors to conduct âvirtual inspectionsâ or utilize photographic evidence, at the building officialâs discretion, from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which the building official has issued a permit.

Sponsor

Casey

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-27	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-03-17	Status	in_committee
2026-03-17	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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