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RI S2274
RI S2274Changes the residential limit for any substantial multi-family housing project not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) residents according to the United States Census Bureau.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would change the residential limit for any substantial multi-family housing project not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) residents according to the United States Census Bureau. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws related to affordable housing to define a "substantial multi-family housing project" as any application proposing to build low- or moderate-income housing that exceeds sixty (60) units in municipalities with a population of forty thousand (40,000) residents or less, according to the United States Census Bureau, and establishes separate application procedures for such projects, requiring them to seek approval from applicable local boards and demonstrate consistency with local needs, while also modifying the review process for other housing projects and clarifying that the bill takes effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Andrew Dimitri (D)*,
Frank Ciccone (D),
Jessica de la Cruz (R),
Stefano Famiglietti (D),
Elaine Morgan (R),
Thomas Paolino (R),
Todd Patalano (D),
Lou Raptakis (D),
Gordon Rogers (R),
David Tikoian (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government (on 01/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2274.pdf |
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