H7219

Permits, but not directs, a municipality to allow certain requirements regarding consistent statewide treatment of accessory dwelling units.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7219 allows municipalities to set certain requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) while ensuring consistent statewide.

Rhode Island H7219 permits municipalities to establish specific requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), ensuring consistent statewide treatment. The bill allows ADUs under certain conditions, such as on owner-occupied properties for family members with disabilities or as part of new primary dwelling units or subdivisions. It prohibits municipalities from imposing additional restrictions, such as limiting ADUs to lots with preexisting dwellings or requiring more than one off-street parking space per bedroom.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing