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H 7293RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Rhode Island Bill H 7293 Allows Tiverton Town Half-Credit for Manufactured Homes in Age-Restricted Communities

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998 (Allows the town of Tiverton to receive a one-half (1/2) credit for affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age restricted communities in conformance with all zoning laws and/or ordinances of the town.)

Last action · April 15, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsor: Jay Edwards

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What This Bill Proposed

Town of Tiverton is permitted to receive a one-half credit toward its for manufactured homes located in , provided they conform to local zoning laws and ordinances.

Why it matters

Changes how affordable housing tallies are calculated specifically for Tiverton, affecting local housing compliance requirements and municipal planning obligations.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Town of Tiverton

The town gains eligibility for a one-half housing credit for specific manufactured homes toward its affordable housing calculations.

Directly affected

Residents of age-restricted manufactured home communities

Their residences become eligible to be counted toward the town's affordable housing units under local zoning compliance.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which municipality does this bill apply to?

The bill applies specifically to the town of Tiverton.

What type of housing qualifies for the credit under this measure?

Manufactured homes in that conform to all local zoning laws and ordinances qualify for a one-half credit.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Apr 15, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 10, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)
Jan 23, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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Related Legislation

State Bill

Rhode Island Bill Allows Johnston to Count Age-Restricted Manufactured Homes Toward Affordable Housing Credit

The town of Johnston is permitted to receive a one-half credit toward its affordable housing units for manufactured homes located within age-restricte

Connected Entities

Tiverton

locationTiverton“Town receiving the housing credit”Map →

Sources

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status.rilegislature.gov

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