H8033

Permits Johnston to require 2 parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is available near these units.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8033 allows Johnston to mandate two parking spaces per low- or moderate-income housing unit if local public transport or off-street.

Rhode Island H8033 amends the General Laws to permit the town of Johnston to require two parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit. This requirement applies if the municipality determines that there is limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking available within a reasonable proximity to these units. The 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 15

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing