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RI H8037

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Casey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces required newspaper publication notice for local subdivision regulation changes from three successive weeks to two successive weeks prior to planning board public hearings

  • 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

  • Maintains existing requirements for website posting (14 days prior), physical posting in municipal buildings, and mailed notices to affected property owners and water authorities

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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