SB 2038

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 16, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2038
Session 2026
Status introduced
Senate introduced 2026-06-16
Housing
Summary

Caps the size of accessory dwelling units to 900 sq.ft. for one bedroom units and 1,000 sq. ft for two 2 bedroom units.

Sponsor
Pearson
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-09 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-16 Status introduced
2026-06-16 Latest Action Transmitted to Governor
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