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RI S2587

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Dipalma

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Town of Tiverton to require 2 parking spaces per unit for studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing developments

  • 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 there is limited or no off-street parking availability near the low- or moderate-income housing units

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

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits Tiverton to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Committee transferred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs2/27/2026
Housing and Municipal Government2/13/2026

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