SB 2696 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

SB 2696 proposes changes to the state's low and moderate income housing act, which governs how towns and cities provide affordable housing options. The bill would modify existing rules and requirements for affordable housing programs, though specific details of the amendments are not yet available in the official abstract. This legislation directly affects local municipalities and housing authorities that administer affordable housing initiatives. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and referred to the Senate Housing and Municipal Government committee.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026
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02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
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Linda Ujifusa
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