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RI S2914
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Tikoian
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the town of Smithfield to enact an emergency moratorium on accepting or processing new comprehensive permit applications for low and moderate income housing when 250 or more units are proposed across one or more projects
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Applications submitted during any moratorium period would receive no grandfathered status
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Moratorium may remain in effect until state comprehensive permit requirements under § 45-53-4 are amended
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes the town of Smithfield, if an aggregate of two hundred fifty (250) or more units should be proposed in comprehensive permit project(s), to enact an emergency moratorium until the permit requirement of § 45-53-4 are amended.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
3/4/2026