Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7563: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW EFFICIENCY ACT

In committee Last action March 17, 2026: 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7563 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW EFFICIENCY ACT. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Place (Republican), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Marie Hopkins (Republican); Megan Cotter (Democratic); Mike Chippendale (Republican); David Place (Republican); and 5 more.