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RI H8281

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Costantino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants the Town of Smithfield an exemption from Rhode Island's statewide inclusionary zoning density bonus requirements

  • Allows Smithfield to set its own density bonus calculations based on the town's underlying zoning districts, rather than following the standard state formula of one additional market-rate unit per required affordable unit

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

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

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

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing3/11/2026

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