Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7446
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Roberts (Republican)
- Newberry (Republican)
- Casimiro
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Quattrocchi (Republican)
- Santucci (Republican)
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 7, 2026 · Legislature
04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026) - Jan 30, 2026 · House
01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing