Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8003: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 8003 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): 05/05/2026 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 various provisions relative to adaptive reuse projects on state-owned property and certain conditions applied thereto.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| 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
- 05/05/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 04/30/2026 House passed Sub A
- 04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)
- 04/15/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/10/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026)
- 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing