HB 8004·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Robert Craven (D)
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Signed by Governor
Jun 23, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a special “land use calendar” in Rhode Island’s Superior Court to speed up appeals of land‑use decisions. It also updates comprehensive‑plan requirements, subdivision and zoning definitions, and adds a streamlined permitting process for low‑ and moderate‑income housing. The changes aim to cut delays, make development decisions more uniform, and encourage affordable housing.
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