RI S2265 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-04-02 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-04-02 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Limits municipal minimum lot sizes for residential use to 2,500 sq ft near transit, 5,000 sq. ft with water/sewer, and 1 acre otherwise, while protecting farmlands, forests, and wetlands, and requiring zoning updates to comply.
Title
Limits municipal minimum lot sizes for residential use to 2,500 sq ft near transit, 5,000 sq. ft with water/sewer, and 1 acre otherwise, while protecting farmlands, forests, and wetlands, and requiring zoning updates to comply.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-02 - Senate - Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study (Y: 8 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-27 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026) |
| 2026-01-23 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government |
