Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7447
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING -- PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Roberts (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.
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