Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8387
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires all municipal zoning ordinances be amended to provide that any lot with access to public water/sewer services, not establish or enforce a minimum lot area that exceeds 5,000 sq.ft. for a residential building with between one and 4 dwelling 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) - Apr 1, 2026 · House
04/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing