Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAITH-BASED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACT
Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on land they own as a by-right use, set statewide development standards, limit local barriers, and streamline approvals to expand housing supply.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-30 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-30 | Latest Action | Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 8004 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT | introduced |
| SB 2035 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES | introduced |
| SB 2269 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE -- NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS | introduced |
| SB 2273 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES (Sets the zoning statewide for âfamily child care homesâ to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.) | introduced |
| SB 2691 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING | introduced |
| SB 2697 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX | introduced |
| HB 7182 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES | in_committee |
| HB 7929 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT (Limits the facility's ability to charge rent and fees for a maximum of seven (7) days or until removal of the personal property from the room, whichever occurs first. A violation would constitute a deceptive trade practice.) | in_committee |