Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5796: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5796 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: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 07/01/2025 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.
Adds an additional purpose to the standard provisions list that a zoning ordinance is required to address.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage as amended in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 04/08/2025 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 04/04/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/08/2025)
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/20/2025)
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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