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HB 8279

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 15, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING (Authorizes the town of Smithfield, if an aggregate of two hundred fifty (250) or more units should be proposed in comprehensive permit project(s), to enact an emergency moratorium until the permit requirement of § 45-53-4 are amended.).

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8279
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-15
Housing
Sponsor
Costantino
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-11 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-15 Status in_committee
2026-04-15 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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