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RI H8041

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

  • Grants the Town of Johnston an exemption from state inclusionary zoning density bonus requirements, allowing it to set its own density bonuses based on its underlying zoning regulations

  • Amends Section 45-24-46.1 of Rhode Island General Laws governing inclusionary zoning ordinances

  • Current state law requires municipalities to allow one additional market-rate unit for each affordable unit required in inclusionary zoning projects; Johnston would be exempt from this mandate

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows the town of Johnston to determine its density bonuses based upon its underlying zoning.

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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