Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7374: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
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Plain-language summary
HB 7374 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: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to five (5) unrelated persons per unit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 06/08/2026 House read and passed
- 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
- 06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing