HB 8039

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 19, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8039
Session 2026
Status enacted
House enacted 2026-06-19
Housing
Summary

Clarifies the means by which attached single-family dwelling units may be created, recorded, and regulated as subdivisions of an existing lot under current zoning ordinance law.

Sponsor
Speakman
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-19 Status enacted
2026-06-19 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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