Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 2894 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998

Last action — 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · 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.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows Tiverton to credit affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age-restricted communities.

This legislation permits the town of Tiverton to receive a one-half credit for affordable housing units specifically for manufactured homes located in age-restricted communities, provided they comply with local zoning laws. This change is aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing options in the town.

What this means for you
  • Families: This may provide more affordable housing options for families looking to live in manufactured homes within age-restricted communities.

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. 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (112)

112 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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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2894 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 SB 2894?
SB 2894 is sponsored by Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic) and Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2894?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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