Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2273: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2273 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 -- ZONING ORDINANCES. Primary sponsor: Victoria Gu (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sets the zoning statewide for “family child care homes” to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 Senate read and passed
- 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 05/27/2026 Meeting postponed (05/28/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
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