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RI H8280

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Costantino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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