Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8472: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT--COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN WATERSHED OVERLAY PROTECTION

In committee Last action May 26, 2026: 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8472 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT--COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN WATERSHED OVERLAY PROTECTION. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), George Nardone (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Earl Read (Democratic); Pat Serpa (Democratic); Tom Noret (Democratic); Mike Chippendale (Republican); and 2 more.