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RI H7124

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Tiverton may enact an emergency moratorium on accepting or processing new comprehensive permit applications when 500 or more housing units are proposed in pending project(s)
  • Applications submitted during the moratorium period receive no grandfathered status
  • The moratorium may remain in effect until the state amends comprehensive permit requirements under § 45-53-4
  • Adds new section 45-53-17 to Rhode Island's Low and Moderate Income Housing chapter
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows the town of Tiverton, with an aggregate of 500 or more units proposed in a comprehensive permit project, to enact a short-term emergency moratorium until the permit laws are amended.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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