Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5802: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5802 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 -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2025): 06/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides amendments to enable the development of state-owned vacant, abandoned or underutilized land for housing and the process therefore.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 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 as amended (floor amendment)
- 05/02/2025 Placed on House Calendar (05/06/2025)
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/04/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/10/2025)
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
- 02/27/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing