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HB 7779

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: June 4, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7779
Session 2026
Status passed_lower
House passed_lower 2026-06-04
Housing
Summary

Permits but not directs a municipality to establish, by ordinance, certain requirements regarding accessory dwelling units regarding ownership for 5 years, non-family ADUs to be rented at affordable rates and limit size to 1,000 sq. ft.

Sponsor
Cortvriend
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-04 Status passed_lower
2026-06-04 Latest Action House passed Sub A
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