Changes the residential limit for any substantial multi-family housing project not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) residents according to the United States Census Bureau.
Prohibits contractors from submitting a single application to a local review board seeking a comprehensive permit for housing projects in certain circumstances.
Authorizes the Johnston town council to set tax exemption limit to an amount determined by the city council via ordinance or resolution for qualified individuals defined in the act.
Expands Rhode Island Housing’s authority to revise the qualified allocation plan to prioritize cost-efficient affordable housing production and total units, while reducing the scoring weight of non-production-related criteria.
RIDOC) (Creates a 9 member commission to study and make recommendations on the delivery of healthcare services at RIDOC, and who reports back to the House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2027.
Exempts certain cookware that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS that are authorized by the FDA for food contact for consumer goods from the provision of the consumer PFAS ban act of 2024.
Maddy summaryHB 7916 permits individuals to collect wild mushrooms growing in state parks, recreational areas, and forests managed by the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for personal use only. The bill requires the DEM director to create rules governing this activity, including restrictions to ensure it remains non-commercial. It explicitly states the state will not be liable for any incidents related to mushroom collection under these rules. This change applies to all public lands under DEM control, with rules to be established by the department.
Maddy summaryHB 7985 would require individuals making public records requests to provide their identifying information. This bill directly affects anyone seeking public records from government agencies by adding a new step to the request process. The key provision mandates that requesters share personal details like name or contact information when submitting a request. The bill is currently in the early stages, having been introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the House State Government & Elections committee.
Maddy summaryHB 7924 would permit the sale of raw (unpasteurized) milk in the state by amending the Milk Sanitation Code. This bill directly affects dairy producers, retailers, and consumers who currently cannot legally sell or purchase raw milk under existing regulations. The key provision changes the sanitation code to allow raw milk sales in food establishments, replacing current prohibitions. The bill is currently in committee following its introduction on February 27, 2026.
Exempts homes under two thousand (2,000) square feet from automatic statewide IECC energy mandates, allowing municipalities to decide whether to adopt climate-focused building code requirements for small and modest homes.
