HB 8040·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: June Speakman (D)
Latest Action
06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The law adds a new section to Rhode Island’s zoning statutes that defines a NARR‑certified recovery residence and says it must be considered a normal residential use. Municipalities cannot impose zoning restrictions on these homes that are not also applied to comparable residential properties. The change aims to protect recovery housing from discriminatory zoning practices.
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