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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2274: 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

SB 2274 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: Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 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.

Changes the residential limit for any substantial multi-family housing project not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) residents according to the United States Census Bureau.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lou RaptakisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33
Jessica de la CruzPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate23
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Thomas PaolinoPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17
Elaine MorganPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate34
Gordon RogersPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate21
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25

“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. 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Sources

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