Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7563: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW EFFICIENCY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7563 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW EFFICIENCY ACT. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Place (Republican), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): 03/17/2026 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.
Provides property owners to hire licensed third-party to review development documents and performs building inspections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
- 02/25/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/26/2026)
- 02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/10/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/11/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing