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RI S2914

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Tikoian

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Applications submitted during any moratorium period would receive no grandfathered status

  • Moratorium may remain in effect until state comprehensive permit requirements under § 45-53-4 are amended

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Housing and Municipal Government3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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