S.2275

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·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Restores requirement for local review board findings on permit denials and clarifies inclusion of affordable housing units in town and city housing.

Rhode Island S2275 amends the law to reinstate the requirement for local review boards to issue findings for denials in reviewing comprehensive permit requests for housing. It also clarifies that affordable housing units must be included in each town and city's housing stock when building permits are granted. The bill outlines procedures for permit applications, including master plan, preliminary plan, and final plan reviews, and specifies conditions for approval or denial. It also details the process for handling applications from for-profit developers and the imposition of fees.

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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