S.2274

Changes the residential limit for any substantial multi-family housing project not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) residents according to the United States Census Bureau.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Changes the residential limit for substantial multi-family housing projects to 40,000 residents.

Rhode Island S2274 amends the General Laws to change the residential limit for substantial multi-family housing projects to municipalities with a population of 40,000 residents or less. The bill specifies that these projects must include at least 25% low- or moderate-income housing. It also outlines the application and review process for these projects, including the submission of required documents and the timeframe for local review boards to make decisions. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government