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RI H8040
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
June Speakman
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AI Summary
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Defines "recovery house" as a properly zoned residential structure providing recovery support services for people recovering from substance abuse addiction
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Requires municipalities to treat recovery residences as residential property use with all the same rights and responsibilities as other residential properties
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Prohibits cities and towns from imposing restrictions, prohibitions, or building/fire code requirements on recovery houses that do not equally apply to other residential homes in the same zoning district
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential recovery houses that are not applicable to other residential homes.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
3/13/2026