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RI S2588

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Dipalma

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the town of Tiverton from the standard state inclusionary zoning density bonus requirements, allowing it to set its own density bonuses based on its underlying zoning

  • Under current state law, municipalities must allow one additional market-rate unit for each required affordable unit in inclusionary zoning developments

  • The exemption applies specifically to density bonus calculations under Rhode Island's inclusionary zoning statute (§ 45-24-46.1)

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

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

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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