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RI H7738
RI H7738Establishes 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.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would establish 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. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a freeze, or moratorium, on any changes to the state's energy conservation code, which sets standards for how energy-efficient buildings must be constructed and operated, until January 1, 2031. This means that the energy conservation code will be based on the 2024 version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), a widely recognized set of building energy efficiency standards, and no modifications will be made to it during this period. However, this freeze can be overridden if the state legislature approves changes and the governor makes them official. The bill also states that it will become law immediately upon being passed.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing (00:00:00 3/11/2026 ) (on 03/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7738.pdf |
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