Uniform Statewide Building Code; homeowners who live off grid.
Summary
Board of Housing and Community Development; Uniform Statewide Building Code; homeowners who live off grid. Directs the Board of Housing and Community Development to amend the Uniform Statewide Building Code to exempt any homeowner who lives off the electrical grid from complying with provisions of the Building Code regarding electrical systems, so long as his home is otherwise habitable pursuant to Building Code regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
lower
Jan 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on General Laws
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Otto Wachsmann
RRepublican
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