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RI S2582
RI S2582Allows 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
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would authorized the town of Tiverton to require that fifty percent (50%) of new construction be affordable housing units if there is less than ten percent (10%) of affordable housing in the town. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill allows the town of Tiverton to require that fifty percent (50%) of new housing units built by any developer be designated as affordable housing, provided that the town currently has less than ten percent (10%) of its housing stock classified as affordable. This requirement will remain in effect until the town meets its affordable housing goals as outlined in chapter 53 of title 45, which refers to provisions for low and moderate-income housing. The bill will become law immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2582.pdf |
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