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RI H7446
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Megan Cotter
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AI Summary
- Eliminates mandated housing density requirements for lands used for drinking water purposes
- Prohibits density bonuses under the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act for public drinking water supply watersheds and groundwater classified as GAA and GA under Rhode Island ground water regulations (250-RICR-150-05-3)
- Requires that housing densities for comprehensive permit projects not exceed the availability of on-site drinking water supplies
- Prohibits housing developments from introducing pollution that would make drinking water unsuitable for use
- Requires housing developments to stay within the capacity limits of any public water or sewer system serving the project
Legislative Description
Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Municipal Government & Housing1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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