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HB 8001 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Mar 5, 2026 — 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Bill O'Brien D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled