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HB 8036

Rhode Island - Session 2026

House in_committee 2026-03-31
Housing
Bill Details

Title: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RESTORING OPTIONS IN OCCUPANCY MODELS (ROOM) ACT (Expands access to inherently affordable housing by re-legalizing co-living/single-room occupancy (SRO) and shared dwelling models of many types.)

Sponsor
Speakman
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-31 Status in_committee
2026-03-31 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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