S.2582

Authorizes the town of Tiverton to require that fifty percent (50%) of new construction be affordable housing units if there is less than ten percent (10%) of affordable housing in the town.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2582 authorizes Tiverton to mandate that 50% of new construction be affordable housing if less than 10% of housing is affordable.

Rhode Island S2582 amends the General Laws to allow the town of Tiverton to require that at least 50% of new construction be affordable housing units if the town has less than 10% affordable housing. This provision aims to ensure compliance with affordable housing requirements. The act 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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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

6 Yea

DRDDDD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DDD

Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

May 12

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government