S.2473

Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2473 mandates accessible design standards for new single-family, townhouse, and multi-family constructions.

Rhode Island S2473, known as the Rhode Island Inclusive Home Design Act, requires new single-family, townhouse, and multi-family constructions to comply with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Specifically, these buildings must include at least one level that meets the ANSI Standards for Type C (Visitable) Units. The act applies to constructions permitted after July 1, 2027, and does not apply to manufactured housing, adaptive reuse, or redevelopment of existing buildings.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

5 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Apr 6

Senate

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/09/2026)