Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1052: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1052 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on May 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND. Primary sponsor: Bob Britto (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): 05/22/2025 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 that minor subdivisions would include oversized lot subdivisions under certain circumstances and relative to zoning ordinances, permit a modification to allow "neighborhood character-based modifications" under certain circumstances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2025)
- 05/09/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government