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1 SB2035   Sen. Thompson (D)
 An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances

Requires that accessory dwelling units be allowed by right only if the property is owner-occupied and has been so occupied for at least 5 years.

Cities & Towns;  Cumberland;  Housing;  Property;  Resolutions; 

01/09/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
03/20/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/20/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
03/26/2026  Committee recommended measure be held for further study (6-0)

2 SB2038   Sen. Pearson (D)
 An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances

Caps the size of accessory dwelling units to 900 sq.ft. for one bedroom units and 1,000 sq. ft for two 2 bedroom units.

Cities & Towns;  Cumberland;  Housing; 

01/09/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
3 SB2043   Sen. Pearson (D)
 An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances

Requires owners of accessory dwelling units that are not occupied by family members be permitted to charge only affordable rental rates.

Children and Families;  Cities & Towns;  Cumberland;  Housing;  Landlord & Tenant;  Zoning; 

01/09/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
4 SB2578   Sen. Ujifusa (D)
S2578
H7779
An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances

Permits but not directs a municipality to establish, by ordinance, certain requirements regarding accessory dwelling units regarding ownership for 5 years, non-family ADUs to be rented at affordable rates and limit size to 1,000 sq. ft.

Cities & Towns;  Housing;  Portsmouth; 

02/13/2026  Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
03/27/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

5 HB7219   Rep. Ackerman (D)
 An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances

Permits, but not directs, a municipality to allow certain requirements regarding consistent statewide treatment of accessory dwelling units.

Cities & Towns;  Housing;  Property;  Zoning; 

01/21/2026  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
03/27/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

6 HB7779   Rep. Cortvriend (D)
H7779
S2578
An Act Relating To Towns And Cities -- Zoning Ordinances

Permits but not directs a municipality to establish, by ordinance, certain requirements regarding accessory dwelling units regarding ownership for 5 years, non-family ADUs to be rented at affordable rates and limit size to 1,000 sq. ft.

Cities & Towns;  Housing;  Portsmouth; 

02/12/2026  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
03/27/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

7 HB8015   Rep. Speakman (D)
 An Act Relating To State Affairs And Government -- Rhode Island Housing Resources Act Of 1998 -- Comprehensive Housing Production And Rehabilitation Act Of 2004

Affordable housing includes an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) where it’s a long-term rental unit in a municipality with no ordinance requiring a minimum lot size for ADUs.

Cities & Towns;  Housing;  Public Assistance;  State Affairs; 

02/27/2026  Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
03/27/2026  Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)