H7447

Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Restores requirement for local review board findings for denial in reviewing comprehensive permit requests and clarifies affordable housing inclusion.

Rhode Island H7447 amends the state's low and moderate income housing laws. It restores the requirement for local review boards to issue findings for denial when reviewing comprehensive permit requests. The bill also clarifies that affordable housing units must be included in each town and city when building permits for these units are granted. The provisions aim to ensure transparency and accountability in the review process and to promote the inclusion of affordable housing in local developments.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
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