Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5800: 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 5800 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: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Casimiro, Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Robert Craven (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 "providing for residential development in all or some of the areas encompassing commercial districts" as a purpose a zoning ordinance must address.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“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
- 04/01/2025 House read and passed
- 03/28/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/01/2025)
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