S.2694

Prohibits the imposition of fees associated with home modifications that are specifically required to accommodate a veteran’s disability.

Chamber Passed·5/19/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2694 prohibits fees for home modifications required to accommodate a veteran’s disability.

Rhode Island S2694 amends the State Building Code to prohibit the imposition of fees associated with home modifications specifically required to accommodate a veteran’s disability. This includes permit fees, plan review fees, inspection fees, and other related fees. The bill takes effect upon passage and ensures that veterans or their caregivers are not charged any building fees for these necessary modifications. The bill also mandates the development of a standard statewide process for electronic plan review, permit management, and inspection.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · May 19
Current
Veterans Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Consideration

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

May 20

House

Referred to House Veterans Affairs

May 19

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 13

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026)