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RI S2274

RI S2274
Changes 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
In Committee
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)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government (on 01/23/2026)

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