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RI H7375

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Place

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Home-based businesses meeting IRS home office tax deduction criteria may operate without municipal zoning approvals or permits
  • Businesses are prohibited from storing chemicals or other hazardous materials on the premises
  • Heavy equipment parking on the property is not allowed
  • No more than 10% of the premises may be used for parking related to the business operation
  • Act takes effect immediately upon passage and overrides any conflicting local zoning ordinances

Legislative Description

Allows the operation of a home-based business, which meets criteria for home office IRS income tax deduction, without securing approval from the municipality with no storage of chemicals/park heavy equipment/not more than 10% of premises used for parking.

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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