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H 8031RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Municipalities Granted State-Approved Extension to Update Comprehensive Plans

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT (Allows municipalities to request a one-time, state-approved extension to update comprehensive plans if they show active progress, while keeping the existing plan in effect during the extension period.)

Last action · March 31, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Joseph Solomon and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

Municipalities are allowed to request a one-time, state-approved extension to update their s by demonstrating active progress. During this extension period, the existing comprehensive plan remains in full effect for local governments.

Why it matters

Cities and towns secure extra time to complete mandatory planning updates without sacrificing the legal continuity of their current growth and land use rules.

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

municipalities

Municipalities gain the option to request a one-time, state-approved extension for updating their comprehensive plans while keeping current plans in effect.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can any municipality request an extension?

Municipalities can request a one-time, state-approved extension if they show active progress in updating their s.

What happens to the current comprehensive plan during the extension?

The existing remains in effect throughout the duration of the extension period.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

3 actions

Mar 31, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 27, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
Feb 27, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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Connected Entities

Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Act

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