Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2265
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Quezada (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Limits municipal minimum lot sizes for residential use to 2,500 sq ft near transit, 5,000 sq. ft with water/sewer, and 1 acre otherwise, while protecting farmlands, forests, and wetlands, and requiring zoning updates to comply.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 2, 2026 · Legislature
04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government