Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2268: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
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Plain-language summary
SB 2268 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): 05/28/2026 Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing on land they own provided at least 50 % of the housing to be developed is low- or moderate-income housing and the land is owned or held in trust by the faith-based organizations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/28/2026 Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
- 05/27/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/27/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/20/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government