HB 7371·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Signed into LawFiled Jan 28, 2026
Sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D)
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Signed by Governor
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the state zoning statute to require towns and cities to get technical approval from the Department of Environmental Management before adopting any wetland or on‑site wastewater standards. It also bars local governments from limiting licensed family child‑care homes to fewer than twelve children at a time. Municipalities must revise their ordinances within a year to comply.
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