Rhode Island H8001 allows municipalities to declare emergencies for temporary SAFE Units.
Rhode Island H8001 authorizes municipalities to declare emergencies for the construction and use of SAFE Units, which are temporary and transitional residential structures for people experiencing homelessness. These units have specialized requirements and exemptions from state fire and building codes. The bill mandates reports to the governor, the speaker of the house, and the president of the senate regarding the emergency and the number of individuals served by SAFE Units. The act takes effect upon passage.
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