· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING -- PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION

Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.

Sponsor

Todd Patalano (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-23

Policy area

Housing and Community Development

Latest action

03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)