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RI S2469
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alana DiMario
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "household" in Rhode Island's zoning ordinances chapter (Section 45-24-31) to clarify municipal authority over unrelated occupants in dwelling units
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Municipalities may set maximum occupancy at one unrelated person per bedroom for units with up to five bedrooms
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Dwelling units exceeding five bedrooms may be limited to a maximum of five unrelated persons total
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NARR-certified recovery residences are exempted from these maximum occupancy limits
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to five (5) unrelated persons per unit.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
2/6/2026