Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7375: 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 7375 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: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the operation of a home-based business, which meets criteria for home office IRS income tax deduction, without securing approval from the municipality with no storage of chemicals/park heavy equipment/not more than 10% of premises used for parking.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing