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RI H8280
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Costantino
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Town of Smithfield to require 2 parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit
- Parking requirement may only be imposed when the municipality determines there is limited or no local public transportation available within reasonable proximity to the housing units
- Parking requirement may also be imposed when the municipality determines there is limited or no off-street parking availability near the units
- Amends Chapter 45-53 of the General Laws ("Low and Moderate Income Housing") by adding a new section specific to Smithfield
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Permits Smithfield 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
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Municipal Government & Housing3/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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