S.3301

Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAFE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.

Complete·6/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3301 allows municipalities to declare emergencies for temporary SAFE Unit construction and use.

Rhode Island S3301 authorizes municipalities to declare emergencies for the construction and temporary use of Supportive and Functional Emergency Units (SAFE Units). These units, designed for people experiencing homelessness, are exempt from state fire and building codes. The emergency declaration, valid for 60 days and renewable, must be approved by the municipal council. The bill also mandates reports to the governor and state officials on the emergency's nature and the number of individuals served.

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Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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7 Nay

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5 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Consideration

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Jun 23

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 10

House

House passed in concurrence