Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 8468 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998

Last action — 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 17, 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 (3 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Allows Coventry to count manufactured homes in age-restricted communities towards affordable housing credits.

This bill permits the town of Coventry to receive credits for affordable housing by counting manufactured homes in age-restricted communities. This applies as long as these homes comply with local zoning laws.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means more affordable housing options may become available for families in Coventry.

Summary

Allows the town of Coventry to receive a one-half (1/2) credit for affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age restricted communities in conformance with all zoning laws and/or ordinances of the town.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2026)

  3. 04/17/2026 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
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8468 do?
Allows the town of Coventry to receive a one-half (1/2) credit for affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age restricted communities in conformance with all zoning laws and/or ordinances of the town.
Who sponsors HB 8468?
HB 8468 is sponsored by Patricia A. Serpa (Democratic), Thomas E. Noret (Democratic), Earl A. Read, III (Democratic), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican), and George A Nardone (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 8468?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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