H8003

Amends various provisions relative to adaptive reuse projects on state-owned property and certain conditions applied thereto.

Chamber Passed·4/30/26

Rhode Island H8003 amends adaptive reuse project regulations on state-owned property and establishes a program for repurposing vacant schools into.

Rhode Island H8003 amends various provisions relative to adaptive reuse projects on state-owned property, exempting them from local zoning ordinances if they comply with specified statutes. The bill also establishes a program for repurposing vacant school buildings into affordable housing, administered by the executive office of housing. The program includes feasibility studies, technical and financial assistance, and annual reporting on abandoned school buildings. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 57–10 · Apr 30
Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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10 Nay

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8 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Consideration

Mar 5

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Apr 30

House

House passed Sub A

Apr 24

House

Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)