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An Act Relating to Towns and Cities -- Zoning Ordinances

It became law on Jun 19, 2026.

RI HB 8040 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
4
Latest action
Jun 19, 2026

What it does

Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential NARR-certified recovery residences that are not applicable to other residential homes.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Jun 19, 2026

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