Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 503: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 503 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Thomas Paolino (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): 05/01/2025 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.
Create a process to establish a low- or moderate-income housing that exceeds sixty (60) units.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/29/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/24/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government