Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7779
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Permits but not directs a municipality to establish, by ordinance, certain requirements regarding accessory dwelling units regarding ownership for 5 years, non-family ADUs to be rented at affordable rates and limit size to 1,000 sq. ft.
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) - Feb 12, 2026 · House
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing