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RI S2908

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces required newspaper publication notice for local subdivision regulation changes from three successive weeks to two successive weeks prior to public hearings before planning boards

  • Reduces required newspaper publication notice for zoning ordinance adoption, repeal, or amendment from three successive weeks to two successive weeks prior to public hearings before city or town councils

  • Maintains all other existing notice requirements, including 14-day website posting, physical posting in municipal buildings, and written mailed notices to affected property owners and neighboring municipalities

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Reduces the newspaper advertising notice requirements for amendments to zoning ordinances and planning board meetings from three (3) weeks to two (2) weeks.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing and Municipal Government3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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