Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5798: 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 5798 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: Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), June Speakman (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.
Adds the process of permitting the construction of attached single-family dwellings in identified zoning districts as a factor that zoning ordinances must address.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“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 as amended in concurrence
- 06/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 04/08/2025 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 04/04/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/08/2025)
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/14/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/20/2025)
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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