Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7371: 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 7371 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 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.
Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 05/27/2026 Meeting postponed (05/28/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 04/30/2026 House read and passed
- 04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)
- 04/15/2026 Committee recommends passage
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