Housing

died · Rhode Island · House May 26, 2026

HB 8471: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING--PARKING SPACES

Permits Coventry to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill mandates additional parking requirements for low/moderate-income units, increasing development costs and potentially reducing affordable housing supply.85% confidence

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 2914: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Authorizes the town of Smithfield, 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.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill allows towns to enact emergency moratoriums on housing permits when 250+ units are proposed, effectively limiting affordable housing development.75% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 3161: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Authorizes municipalities, through ordinance, to require private real property owners to obtain a license to operate a dwelling unit as student housing.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill requires licensing for student housing, creating regulatory barriers that could limit housing development and reduce affordable housing options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 8363: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Authorizes municipalities, through ordinance, to require private real property owners to obtain a license to operate a dwelling unit as student housing.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill requires licensing for student housing, creating regulatory barriers that could limit housing development and reduce affordable housing options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 8280: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING--PARKING SPACES

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.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill requires additional parking spaces for low/moderate-income housing, increasing development costs and potentially reducing affordable housing availability.75% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 2582: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Authorizes the town of Tiverton to require that fifty percent (50%) of new construction be affordable housing units if there is less than ten percent (10%) of affordable housing in the town.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingMoratorium on housing development permits delays affordable housing projects, restricting new construction and limiting housing supply.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 8112: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreases security deposit limit from 1 to 2 months rent, weakening tenant financial protections and affordability per housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 8034: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

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.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAuthorizes moratorium on housing permits for large projects, restricting development of low/moderate income housing units until permit rules change.85% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 2691: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates housing densities not exceed water availability and prevent pollution in watersheds, strengthening environmental protections for water resources and pollution control.92% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminates density bonuses for housing development in watersheds, restricting housing density requirements that would advance affordable housing development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Land Use Zoning

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 27, 2026

SB 2701: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

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.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows emergency moratorium on large housing projects (250+ units), restricting development and potentially reducing affordable housing supply.85% confidence

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