AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
Summary
Authorizes the town of Johnston, 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Dimitri
DDemocratic
P
David Tikoian
DDemocratic
P
Frank Ciccone
DDemocratic
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