S.2589

Prohibits applications filed in the town of Tiverton, for comprehensive permit projects, for low- and moderate-income housing, to include accessory dwelling units.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2589 prohibits comprehensive permit projects for low- and moderate-income housing in Tiverton from including accessory dwelling units.

Rhode Island S2589 amends the state's low- and moderate-income housing regulations to specifically prohibit comprehensive permit projects in the town of Tiverton from including accessory dwelling units. This bill applies to applications filed after its enactment, ensuring that any future developments in Tiverton for low- and moderate-income housing will not incorporate accessory dwelling units. The bill aims to maintain the integrity of housing projects by excluding certain types of residential units from being part of these developments.

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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