Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8279
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Santucci (Republican)
- Costantino (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Authorizes the town of Smithfield, if an aggregate of two hundred fifty (250) or more units should be proposed in comprehensive permit project(s), to enact an emergency moratorium until the permit requirement of § 45-53-4 are amended.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 15, 2026 · Legislature
04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026) - Mar 11, 2026 · House
03/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing