Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8040
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential NARR-certified recovery residences that are not applicable to other residential homes.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 House | AS AMENDED | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 11, 2026 House | PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 19, 2026
06/19/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 11, 2026 · House
06/11/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · Legislature
06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026) - Mar 17, 2026 · Legislature
03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 13, 2026 · Legislature
03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing