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RI S2582

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Felag

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires developers in Tiverton to make at least 50% of units in any approved project affordable housing when the town has less than 10% affordable housing stock

  • Applies to all plans, permits, or projects approved in the town until Tiverton reaches full compliance with the state's 10% affordable housing threshold under § 45-53-3.1

  • Amends Chapter 45-53 (Low and Moderate Income Housing) of Rhode Island General Laws by adding new section 45-53-17 specific to Tiverton

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows the town of Tiverton, with an aggregate of 500 or more units proposed in a comprehensive permit project, to enact a short-term emergency moratorium until the permit laws are amended.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing and Municipal Government2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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