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RI H8033

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Fellela

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Town of Johnston may require 2 parking spaces per unit for studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing developments
  • Parking requirement applies only when the municipality determines there is limited or no local public transportation available within reasonable proximity to the housing units
  • Requirement also applies when there is limited or no off-street parking availability near the proposed housing units
  • Adds new section 45-53-17 to Rhode Island's Low and Moderate Income Housing statutes (Chapter 45-53)
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits Johnston to require 2 parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is available near these units.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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