The bill introduces amendments to the General Laws concerning mobile and manufactured homes, as well as zoning ordinances. It adds a new section 31-44-23 to clarify that the chapter on "Mobile and Manufactured Homes" does not apply to manufactured homes not located in a mobile and manufactured home park, provided they meet criteria set forth in § 45-24-31. The bill also amends sections 45-24-31 and 45-24-37 to include a comprehensive list of definitions relevant to zoning ordinances, such as "Abutter," "Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)," and "Agricultural land," among others, to provide clarity and consistency in the application of zoning ordinances across local jurisdictions. These amendments are set to be effective January 1, 2024.

Furthermore, the bill updates key definitions, such as "Manufactured home," to align with the federal definition and includes renumbering of subsequent definitions to accommodate the new insertions. A new section 45-24-37 outlines general provisions for permitted uses within zoning districts, specifying that zoning ordinances must list all land uses and performance standards that are permitted. It also designates certain uses as permitted in all residential, industrial, and commercial districts, encourages adaptive reuse of commercial buildings for residential or mixed-use developments, and allows for the inclusion of manufactured homes in single-family zoning under specific statutory requirements. The act will take effect upon passage.