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RI H7372

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the town of Tiverton from the state's standard inclusionary zoning density bonus requirements, allowing Tiverton to set its own density bonuses based on its underlying zoning regulations

  • Under current state law, municipalities must allow one additional market-rate unit for each required affordable unit in developments subject to inclusionary zoning

  • The exemption applies specifically to the density bonus provisions in Section 45-24-46.1 of Rhode Island General Laws governing inclusionary zoning ordinances

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows the town of Tiverton to determine its density bonuses based upon its underlying zoning.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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