Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 8032 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Last action — 05/29/2026 Proposed Substitute

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Modifies housing density requirements for areas affecting public water supplies.

The bill removes mandatory housing density levels for certain water supply areas and sets conditions for housing based on water capacity. It aims to prevent pollution and ensure existing water and sewer systems can handle development.

What this means for you
  • Families: This may affect where families can buy or rent homes based on new density limits related to water resources.
  • Environment: The bill aims to protect water resources by controlling housing density based on water availability.

Summary

Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/29/2026 Proposed Substitute

  2. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)

  3. 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

  5. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8032 do?
Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.
Who sponsors HB 8032?
HB 8032 is sponsored by John G. Edwards (Democratic), Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Michelle E. McGaw (Democratic), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), Brian Patrick Kennedy (Democratic), and Megan L. Cotter (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8032?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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