Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8280
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING--PARKING SPACES
- 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
Permits Smithfield to require 2 parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is available near these units.
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