Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

SB 2575 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Last action — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 19, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Sets guidelines for zoning restrictions on residential recovery houses.

The bill provides guidelines for towns and cities when they establish zoning regulations for residential recovery houses. It aims to standardize how these facilities are treated in local zoning ordinances.

What this means for you
  • Families: If you have a family member in recovery, this bill could affect where recovery houses can be located in your community.

Summary

Provides guidelines regarding placing restrictions on residential recovery houses.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

  2. 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 06/11/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  5. 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A

  6. 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)

  7. 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  8. 06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute

  9. 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

  10. 06/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  11. 06/02/2026 Proposed Substitute

  12. 06/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/03/2026)

  13. 06/01/2026 Meeting postponed (06/02/2026)

  14. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration

  15. 05/27/2026 Meeting postponed (05/28/2026)

  16. 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration

  17. 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  18. 03/09/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

  19. 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on · 12 voted No

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

IN CONCURRENCE

Passed 48 Yea · 8 Nay · 19 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 450016
Independent 0001
Republican 1801
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 488019
% of votes cast 64%11%0%25%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Not Voting
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Not Voting
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Not Voting
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Earl A. Read, III Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Not Voting
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Not Voting
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
Jenni A. Furtado Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Not Voting
Jose F. Batista Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Not Voting
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
K. Joseph Shekarchi Democratic Not Voting
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Yea
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Not Voting
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Not Voting
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Not Voting
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Yea
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Not Voting
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Not Voting
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Not Voting
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Not Voting
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Not Voting
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Not Voting
Brian C. Newberry Republican Nay
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Nay
David J. Place Republican Nay
George A Nardone Republican Nay
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Yea
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Nay
Paul M. Santucci Republican Nay
Richard R. Fascia Republican Nay
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Not Voting
Sherry Roberts Republican Nay

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Passage

Passed 33 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 32100
Unaffiliated 1100
Republican 0300
Total 33500
% of votes cast 87%13%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
de la Cruz — Nay
Madam President — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Nay
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Nay
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Nay
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2575 do?
Provides guidelines regarding placing restrictions on residential recovery houses.
Who sponsors SB 2575?
SB 2575 is sponsored by Robert Britto (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), and Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2575?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 2575?
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