S.2691

Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2691 eliminates mandated housing densities and density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds and groundwater.

Rhode Island S2691 eliminates mandated housing densities and density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds and groundwater. It requires housing densities to not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, or stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits. 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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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

5 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Mar 26

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government