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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8032: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 8032 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 -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Casimiro, Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): 05/29/2026 Proposed Substitute.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jay EdwardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse70
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Mike ChippendalePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Brian KennedyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse38
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/29/2026 Proposed Substitute
  2. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)
  3. 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  4. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
  5. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source