Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5799: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
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- Introduced
- In committee
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Plain-language summary
HB 5799 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 -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND. Primary sponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), Casimiro, Scott Slater (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 23, 2025): 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that minor subdivisions would include oversized lot subdivisions under certain circumstances and relative to zoning ordinances, permit a modification to allow "neighborhood character-based modifications" under certain circumstances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/23/2025 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 05/15/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/09/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/15/2025)
- 05/06/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/02/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for reconsideration (05/06/2025)
- 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
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/27/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing