SB 2578

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 2, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2578
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-04-02
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
Ujifusa
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-02 Status in_committee
2026-04-02 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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