Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5795: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5795 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 27, 2025): 06/27/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the administration requirements a zoning ordinance must provide and/or designate and would require that zoning certificates be issued within 20 days of the written request.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| 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
- 06/27/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/17/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 05/01/2025 House read and passed
- 04/29/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/01/2025)
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