Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7445
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAITH-BASED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Corvese (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on land they own as a by-right use, set statewide development standards, limit local barriers, and streamline approvals to expand housing supply.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 31, 2026 · Legislature
03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026) - Jan 30, 2026 · House
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing