S.2268

Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing on land they own provided at least 50 % of the housing to be developed is low- or moderate-income housing and the land is owned or held in trust by the faith-based organizations.

Chamber Passed·5/27/26

Rhode Island S2268 allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing on their land, with at least 50% of units for low- or.

Rhode Island S2268, known as the Faith-based Affordable Housing Development Act, enables faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing on their land. The bill mandates that at least 50% of the housing units must be for low- or moderate-income households. It sets statewide development standards, limits local barriers, and streamlines approvals to expand housing supply. Municipalities are prohibited from imposing discretionary review, special permits, additional fees, or conditions beyond those applicable to comparable developments.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · May 27
Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Consideration

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

May 28

House

Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

May 27

Senate

Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

May 22

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/27/2026)