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RI S2747

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Dimitri

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Town of Johnston would be authorized 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
  • Requirement may also be triggered 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
  • Act takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits Johnston to require 2 parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is available near these units.

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Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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