HB 7926·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Speakman (D)
Latest Action
05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
May 28, 2026
Summary
The bill revises the state's asbestos‑abatement chapter by redefining terms such as abatement, asbestos contractor, competent person, and various building priority groups. It applies to public and private building owners, asbestos contractors, and the Department of Health. The changes aim to clarify who must follow abatement rules and which structures receive the highest protection.
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