S.2747

Permits Johnston to require 2 parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is available near these units.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Johnston may require two parking spaces per low- or moderate-income housing unit if public transport or off-street parking is limited or unavailable.

Rhode Island S2747 amends the General Laws to allow Johnston to mandate two parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit. This requirement applies if the municipality determines that there is limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking near these units. The act would take effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DRD

Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Apr 15

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs