Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 504: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND -- ZONING ORDINANCES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 504 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 -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND -- ZONING ORDINANCES. Primary sponsor: Sam Bell (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): 05/08/2025 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.
Requires cities and towns to permit attached single-family dwellings in any residential zoning districts and each such dwelling would be entitled to its own parcel thorough subdivision regardless lot size or base zone standards.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| 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
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/08/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government