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RI H7296
RI H7296Permits Tiverton to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.
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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 permit Tiverton to require two (2) parking spaces for each studio, one- bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is availabile near these units. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill allows the town of Tiverton to require two parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom housing unit designated as low- or moderate-income housing, which refers to housing affordable to households earning a certain percentage of the area median income. This requirement can be imposed if Tiverton determines that there is limited or no local public transportation or readily available off-street parking near these affordable housing units, and the act will become law immediately upon its approval.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7296.pdf |
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