# Rhode Island H8005: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES . Rhode Island H8005, AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES ., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-06-23 (Signed by Governor — Chapter 330) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8005-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Rhode Island H8005 - State: Rhode Island - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES . - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-02-27 - Last action: 2026-06-23, Signed by Governor — Chapter 330 - Sponsor: Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 3 - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 2 (103 yes, 2 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 4 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Less parking required near transit: benefit, medium. The law caps parking near transit. Towns cannot require more than one off‑street space per home in multi‑family buildings. This applies within 1/4 mile of a regional mobility hub or 1/8 mile of a frequent transit stop. Definitions come from the 2020 Rhode Island Transit Master Plan or its successor… - Co-living allowed near transit: benefit, low. Towns may zone to allow co‑living housing in places served by transit and nearby services. This creates more shared rental choices in those locations. Availability depends on each town’s ordinance. Beginning January 1, 2026, towns have this authority. - Easier townhouses and fairer local rules: benefit, low. Towns must allow attached single‑family homes (like townhouses) in set districts. Each unit can be on its own lot, with a zero‑lot‑line along the shared wall. Units must have public water and sewer or an approved private system and meet building and fire codes. Towns cannot raise minimum lot size,… - Towns can trade density for benefits: mixed, low. Local ordinances may let developers build more homes or get design flexibility in exchange for public benefits. Examples include more open space, more housing choices or affordability, safer walking and traffic, or new facilities. Ordinances must state the maximum allowed density and list the requi… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: David Morales (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Brandon T. Voas (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-11 | Senate | RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES In Concurrence | pass | 35 | 2 | | | 2026-04-30 | House | ZONING ORDINANCES PASSAGE | pass | 68 | 0 | | ## Actions (15) - 2026-06-23: Signed by Governor — Chapter 330 (Governor) - 2026-06-18: Transmitted to Governor (Governor) - 2026-06-11: Senate passed Sub A in concurrence (Senate) - 2026-06-09: Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) (Senate) - 2026-06-09: Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence - 2026-06-05: Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026) - 2026-05-05: Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government (Senate) - 2026-04-30: House passed Sub A (House) - 2026-04-24: Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026) (House) - 2026-04-15: Committee recommends passage of Sub A - 2026-04-10: Proposed Substitute - 2026-04-10: Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026) - 2026-03-05: Committee recommended measure be held for further study - 2026-02-27: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026) - 2026-02-27: Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (House) ## Bill text - H8005 - As Introduced, 2026-02-27: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8005.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8005.pdf) - H8005 - Substitute, 2026-02-27: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8005A.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8005A.pdf) ## Related bills - H8104: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGES OF REAL PROPERTY . (became law) - H8046: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES . (became law) - H8025: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law) - H7866: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT . (became law) - H7642: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE . (became law) - S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law) ## Sources - [H8005 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8005.htm) - [H8005 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8005.pdf) - [H8005 - Substitute (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8005A.htm) - [H8005 - Substitute (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8005A.pdf) ## Related - [H8104: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGES OF REAL PROPERTY .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8104-2026) - [H8046: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8046-2026) - [H8025: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8025-2026) - [H7866: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7866-2026) - [H7642: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRIC…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7642-2026) - [S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3363-2026) - [Rhode Island bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island/bills) - [Rhode Island state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8005-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).