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RI H8037
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Casey
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AI Summary
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Reduces required newspaper publication notice for local subdivision regulation changes from three successive weeks to two successive weeks prior to planning board public hearings
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Reduces required newspaper publication notice for zoning ordinance adoptions, amendments, or repeals from three successive weeks to two successive weeks prior to city or town council public hearings
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Maintains existing requirements for website posting (14 days prior), physical posting in municipal buildings, and mailed notices to affected property owners and water authorities
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Reduces the newspaper advertising notice requirements for amendments to zoning ordinances and planning board meetings from three (3) weeks to two (2) weeks.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
2/27/2026