S.3032

Establishes a moratorium on changes to the state energy conservation code from the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code until January 1, 2031, unless approved by the legislature and made effective by the governor.

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a moratorium on changes to Rhode Island's energy conservation code until January 1, 2031, unless approved by the legislature and made.

Rhode Island S3032 establishes a moratorium on changes to the state energy conservation code from the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code until January 1, 2031, unless approved by the legislature and made effective by the governor. The state building code standards committee is prohibited from adopting or enforcing any changes to the state energy conservation code that deviate from the 2024 IECC during this period. The committee must revise the state energy conservation code to comply with the 2024 IECC within one year of its release.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

6 Yea

DRDDDD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DDD

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 9

Senate

Meeting postponed (04/09/2026)