Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8007: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8007 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 -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND. Primary sponsor: Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Stephen Casey (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.
Provides that minor subdivisions include single family infill subdivisions and establishes procedures for single family infill subdivisions within the subdivision of land chapter of the general laws.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“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 read and passed
- 04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)
- 04/15/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 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