Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 7293 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998

Last action — 04/15/2026 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 January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · 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.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

Allows the town of Tiverton 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. 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (113)

113 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7293 do?
Allows the town of Tiverton 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 7293?
HB 7293 is sponsored by John G. Edwards (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7293?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 7293?
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