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HB 5433

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Edith Ajello and 9 co-sponsors

Counts non-deed-restricted ADUs toward the threshold for the affordable housing appeals exemption, changing which projects qualify.

03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 5433

Summary of HB 5433 (New Hampshire-style formatting not guaranteed; content based on provided bill data)

Overview

HB 5433 is a bill introduced on March 14, 2025, titled: “An Act Including Non-Deed Restricted Accessory Apartments in the Calculation of the Threshold for the Affordable Housing Appeals Procedure Exemption.” The bill is currently in early-stage committee consideration, with its initial referrals and actions noted below. A companion bill exists: SB 696.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill would modify how the threshold for the affordable housing appeals procedure exemption is calculated.
  • Specifically, it would require counting non-deed restricted accessory apartments (i.e., accessory dwelling units that are not subject to deed-restrictions) in the calculation used to determine eligibility for the exemption.
  • The underlying intent appears to be to broaden or adjust the eligibility framework for affordable housing projects seeking exemption from certain appeals procedures, by incorporating a broader set of units into the threshold calculation.

Key Provisions (as inferred from title and summary)

  • Inclusion of non-deed restricted accessory apartments in the threshold calculation for the affordable housing appeals procedure exemption.
  • The mechanism aligns the calculation with the presence of ADUs that are not subject to deed restrictions, potentially altering the threshold a project must meet to qualify for exemption.
  • The bill does not appear to alter other elements of the appeals process beyond how the threshold is computed.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Developers and project sponsors pursuing affordable housing exemptions: Their qualification criteria could change based on how many ADUs are counted toward the threshold.
  • Local housing and planning authorities: Will need to apply the revised threshold in determining exemption eligibility.
  • Homeowners with non-deed restricted accessory apartments (ADUs): Indirectly affected if their ADUs influence project thresholds for exemptions in nearby developments.
  • General public and housing advocates: Potential impact on the efficiency and timelines of approval for affordable housing projects, depending on whether the change expands or contracts eligibility for exemptions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • January 17, 2025: Referee to Joint Committee on Housing.
    • March 14, 2025: Filed.
    • April 7, 2025: Read first time; referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development.
  • Status: Ref. to Joint Committee on Housing (with subsequent committee referrals noted). The bill has a companion, SB 696.

Related Legislation

  • Companion Bill: SB 696.

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and the amendments implied by the title. The exact text would specify precise definitional changes, thresholds, calculation methods, and any related transitional provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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