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RI H7296

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the town of Tiverton to require 2 parking spaces per unit for studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing developments
  • Requirement may only be imposed when the municipality determines there is limited or no local public transportation serving the area
  • Requirement may also be triggered when there is inadequate off-street parking availability within reasonable proximity to the housing units
  • Adds new section 45-53-17 to Rhode Island's Low and Moderate Income Housing chapter (Chapter 45-53)
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits Tiverton to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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