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HB 7184 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ACT OF 2026

Summary
Directs the office of energy resources to develop building performance standards for large buildings in Rhode Island that would cause greenhouse gas emissions to decline in line with the act on climate requirements.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects development of building performance standards to reduce GHG emissions per climate requirements, advancing energy efficiency and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates GHG emission reductions for large buildings to meet climate requirements, directly advancing environmental protection and climate goals.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
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6 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Party
State
District
P
Photo of Arthur Handy
Arthur Handy
DDemocratic
RI
18
P
Photo of Brandon Potter
Brandon Potter
DDemocratic
RI
16
P
Photo of Kathleen Fogarty
Kathleen Fogarty
DDemocratic
RI
35
P
Photo of Michelle McGaw
Michelle McGaw
DDemocratic
RI
71
P
Photo of Rebecca Kislak
Rebecca Kislak
DDemocratic
RI
4
P
Photo of Terri Cortvriend
Terri Cortvriend
DDemocratic
RI
72