Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7778
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Serpa (Democratic)
- Messier (Democratic)
- Biah (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Fascia (Republican)
- Read (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Noret (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:13 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · House
06/03/2026 House read and passed - May 29, 2026 · House
05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026) - May 26, 2026 · Legislature
05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage - May 22, 2026 · Legislature
05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026) - 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) - Feb 12, 2026 · House
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing