Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5963: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5963 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND. Primary sponsor: Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Casimiro, June Speakman (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): 04/10/2025 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.
Allows the applicant for a land development project to utilize the administrative subdivision process established under 45-23-37 to request approval of a proposed subdivision of an oversized lot.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing