Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5268: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOME-FIT DWELLING UNITS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5268 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOME-FIT DWELLING UNITS. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing