Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8472: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT--COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN
Status: Failed, May 26, 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT--COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN WATERSHED OVERLAY PROTECTION (Prohibits applications for a comprehensive permit under the Rhode Island comprehensive planning and land use regulation act in any watershed overlay protection district located in the town of Coventry.)
What the bill says
From the introduced text, April 17, 2026:
2026 -- H 8472 ======== LC006315 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ ANACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT--COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN WATERSHED OVERLAY PROTECTION Introduced By: Representatives Nardone, Roberts, Chippendale, Noret, Serpa, and Read Date Introduced: April 17, 2026 Referred To: House Municipal Government & Housing It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Section 45-22.2-4 of the General Laws in Chapter 45-22.2 entitled "Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Act" is hereby amended to read as follows: 45-22.2-4. Definitions. As used in this chapter the following words have the meanings stated herein: (1) "Agricultural land" means land suitable for agriculture by reason of suitability of soil or other natural characteristics or past use for agricultural purposes. (2) "Capacity" or "land capacity" means the suitability of the land, as defined by geology, soil conditions, topography, and water resources, to support its development for uses such as residential, commercial, industrial, open space, or recreation. Land capacity may be modified by provision of facilities and services. (3) "Capital improvements program" means a proposed schedule of all future projects listed in order of construction priority together with cost estimates and the anticipated means of financing each project. (4) "Chief" means the highest-ranking administrative officer of the …
Sponsors
- George Nardone (R) · primary sponsor
- Sherry Roberts (R)
- Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
- Thomas Noret (D, HD-025)
- Patricia Serpa (D, HD-027)
- Earl Read (D, HD-026)
Latest actions
- : Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- : Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- : Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Subjects: TOWNS AND CITIES
Common questions
- What is H8472?
- H8472 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT--COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN.
- What does H8472 do?
- AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT--COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN WATERSHED OVERLAY PROTECTION (Prohibits applications for a comprehensive permit under the Rhode Island comprehensive planning and land use regulation act in any watershed overlay protection district located in the town of Coventry.)
- What is the status of H8472?
- Failed as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study (May 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8472?
- George Nardone (R), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H8472?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8472.pdf
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