S.2421

Prohibits contractors from submitting a single application to a local review board seeking a comprehensive permit for housing projects in certain circumstances.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2421 amends the procedure for approving construction of low- or moderate-income housing.

Rhode Island S2421 amends Section 45-53-4 of the General Laws to modify the procedure for approving construction of low- or moderate-income housing. The bill allows applicants to submit a single application for a comprehensive permit to build housing, including a short description of the project, a location map, and conceptual site plans. It sets specific timeframes for the local review board to render decisions on applications and outlines the required findings for approval.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–3 · Jun 4
Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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3 Nay

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1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Consideration

Apr 2

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Jun 4

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage