S.2268

Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on land they own as a by-right use, set statewide development standards, limit local barriers, and streamline approvals to expand housing supply.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2268 allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on their land as a by-right use.

Rhode Island S2268, the Faith-based Affordable Housing Development Act, enables faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on their land without needing special permits. The bill sets statewide development standards, limits local barriers, and streamlines approvals to expand housing supply. Faith-based organizations can develop projects containing both residential and ancillary uses, such as child care, social services, and small-scale commercial uses.

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Consideration

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

May 20

Senate

Proposed Substitute

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)

Apr 16

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study