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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)
Latest Action

06/19/2026 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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