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RI S2581
RI S2581Allows 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 authorize the town of Tiverton, if an aggregate of five hundred (500) or more units should be proposed in comprehensive permit project(s), to enact an emergency moratorium until the permit requirement of § 45-53-4 are amended. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill allows the town of Tiverton to temporarily halt the processing of new applications for comprehensive permit projects if 500 or more housing units are proposed in such projects. A "comprehensive permit project" is a streamlined process for obtaining permits for certain types of development, often including affordable housing. This temporary halt, known as an "emergency moratorium," can remain in effect until the state's permit laws, specifically those found in section 45-53-4, are updated. Any applications submitted during this moratorium will not receive special consideration or "grandfathered status" once the moratorium is lifted. The bill takes effect immediately upon being passed into law.
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/S2581.pdf |
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