When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 8040 introduced?

HB 8040 was introduced on Feb 27, 2026.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 8040?

The latest action on HB 8040 by the House was: 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Mar 17, 2026.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 8040?

HB 8040 was introduced by June Speakman.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 8040 (2026 legislative session)

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Feb 27, 2026
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HB 8040

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AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES (Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential recovery houses that are not applicable to other residential homes.)

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House • Mar 17, 2026: 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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8040

Companion bills: SB 2575

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June Speakman
primary
(D - 68)
John G. Edwards
primary
(D - 70)
Joshua J. Giraldo
primary
(D - 56)
Cruz
primary

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Mar 17, 2026 | House
- 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026 | House
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026 | House
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Alex_Gautieri--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Annmarie_LeFort--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Brian_Sylvestre(Owner, Brisan Recovery Support Services, LLC)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Colleen_Daley Ndoye, Project WeberRENEW(WEBER, RENEW)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Diego_Tomas Arene Morey--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Gautieri_Garcia_Levin_Edwards(RICARES)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Issac_ Mawuko Adusu(Seven Hills RI)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Jesse_Fennell, Sr.--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Jesse_FennellSr.--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Kristi_Provuncher(Zinnia Health)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Linda_Marzilli(Timberline Recovery Homes)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Melina_Lodge(Housing Network of RI)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Melina_Lodge(Housing Network of RI, Comm. Housing Land Trust)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Patrick_Westfall(Open Doors)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Penny_Bellrose(Sanctuary Recovery Residence)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Randy_Rossi(RI League of Cities & Towns)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Richard_Leclerc(BHDDH)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Stacey_Levin(RICARES)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Stacey_Levin, Deputy Director(RI CARES)--MGHPDF
House Municipal Government and Housing: 03-17-2026--H8040--Steve_Brown(ACLU)--MGHPDF

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