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RI H7374
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hagan McEntee
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "household" in Rhode Island's zoning ordinances chapter (§ 45-24-31) to clarify municipal authority over unrelated persons living together
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Municipalities may set occupancy limits of at least one unrelated person per bedroom for dwelling units with up to five bedrooms
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Dwelling units exceeding five bedrooms may be limited to a maximum of five unrelated persons per unit
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NARR-certified recovery residences remain exempt from the maximum unrelated persons limit
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to five (5) unrelated persons per unit.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
1/28/2026