Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 798: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- MULTIFAMILY HOUSING ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 798 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- MULTIFAMILY HOUSING ACT. Primary sponsor: Alana DiMario (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Tiara Mack (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 single-family residential zoning in municipalities with populations of over forty-thousand (40,000) to allow middle housing and mandates that those municipalities adopt zoning regulations for middle housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“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)
- 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government