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RI S2421
RI S2421Prohibits contractors from submitting a single application to a local review board seeking a comprehensive permit for housing projects in certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would prohibit a contractor’s submission of a single application to the local review board for a comprehensive permit to build low- or moderate- income housing in cities or towns that have an inclusionary zoning ordinance in compliance with § 45-24-46.1 and requires that all housing developments include at least fifty percent (50%) low- or moderate- income housing units. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to prohibit contractors from using a simplified, single application process for a comprehensive permit to build low- or moderate-income housing in certain situations. Specifically, this streamlined application, which allows builders to bypass multiple local boards by submitting one comprehensive permit request, will no longer be available in cities and towns that have an "inclusionary zoning ordinance" (a local law requiring a certain percentage of new housing to be affordable) that complies with a specific state statute and mandates that at least fifty percent (50%) of all housing developments must be low- or moderate-income units. This change aims to ensure that communities with stricter affordable housing requirements have more control over the development process.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2421.pdf |
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