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RI H7124
RI H7124Allows the town of Tiverton, with an aggregate of 500 or more units proposed in a comprehensive permit project, to enact a short-term emergency moratorium until the permit laws are amended.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would authorize the town of Tiverton, if an aggregate of five hundred (500) 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. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill allows the town of Tiverton to implement a temporary, emergency halt on accepting or processing new applications for "comprehensive permit projects" if the town is facing a proposal for 500 or more housing units in such projects. A "comprehensive permit project" is a streamlined process for developing housing, often including affordable housing components. This emergency moratorium can remain in effect until the existing permit laws, specifically those in section 45-53-4, are updated. Any applications submitted during this moratorium will not receive special consideration or "grandfathered status" once the moratorium is lifted. The bill takes effect immediately upon being passed into law.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (on 01/15/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7124.pdf |
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