Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7778: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7778 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Deb Fellela (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Earl Read (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 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.
Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 06/03/2026 House read and passed
- 05/29/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing