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]

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.

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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

DateChamberAction
2026-04-02SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-03-27SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
2026-01-23SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

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