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RI S2575
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bissaillon
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AI Summary
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Defines "recovery house" as a properly zoned residential structure providing recovery support services for individuals recovering from substance abuse addiction
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Requires municipalities to treat recovery residences as residential property use with all corresponding rights and responsibilities
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Prohibits cities and towns from imposing restrictions, prohibitions, or building/fire code requirements on recovery houses that do not apply to other residential homes in the same zoning district
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Adds new section 45-24-33.1 to Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 45-24 (Zoning Ordinances)
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential recovery houses that are not applicable to other residential homes.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/12/2026