H7374

Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to five (5) unrelated persons per unit.

Chamber Passed·6/8/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7374 amends zoning ordinances to allow towns to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a.

Rhode Island H7374 amends the zoning ordinances to allow towns to set occupancy limits for unrelated persons in residential units. Specifically, the bill permits municipalities to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom for units containing up to five bedrooms. For units with more than five bedrooms, the bill allows a maximum of five unrelated persons per unit. This amendment provides towns with greater flexibility in regulating residential occupancy to address local housing needs and conditions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 67–0 · Jun 8
Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

67 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 3

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Consideration

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Jun 9

Senate

Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Jun 8

House

House read and passed

Jun 5

House

Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)