H7446

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.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7446 eliminates mandated housing densities and density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds and groundwater.

Rhode Island H7446 eliminates mandated housing densities and density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds and groundwater. It requires housing densities not to exceed water availability, avoid introducing pollution, and stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Jan 30

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing