Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5801: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5801 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 -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING. 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 (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.
Amends several definitions relating to low- or moderate-income housing as well as the procedure for the approval of low- or moderate-income housing.
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
- 07/01/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/21/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 05/06/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/02/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/06/2025)
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/29/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 04/29/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/01/2025)
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