AN ACT CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP OF THE CODES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE AND BATTERY-CHARGED SECURITY FENCES.

This bill updates the composition of the Codes and Standards Committee, increasing its size and adding specific representatives for energy efficiency, accessibility, and various construction trades to better guide state building and fire safety regulations. It also modifies how the State Building Code is revised, extending the timeline for incorporating national code updates to twenty-four months and requiring the committee to consider housing affordability and economic impacts when making changes. Additionally, the legislation mandates that new residential garages built after a certain date include electrical circuits capable of supporting electric vehicle charging.