Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7182: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7182 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES. Primary sponsor: Deb Fellela (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): 03/19/2026 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.
Limits the development of utility scale solar energy projects.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations