RI H8039 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-31 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - 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.

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Title

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.

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History

DateChamberAction
2026-03-31HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-03-27HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
2026-02-27HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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