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RI H8015
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
June Speakman
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "affordable housing" under Rhode Island's Comprehensive Housing Production and Rehabilitation Act of 2004 to include accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
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ADUs qualify as affordable housing only if they are used as long-term rental units
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ADUs must be located in cities or towns that have not adopted ordinances requiring minimum lot sizes for ADUs to count toward affordable housing inventory
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Allows qualifying ADUs to be counted toward municipalities' low- and moderate-income housing goals under state housing law
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Affordable housing includes an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) where it’s a long-term rental unit in a municipality with no ordinance requiring a minimum lot size for ADUs.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
2/27/2026