Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8042

Introduced
2/27/26  

Caption

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RHODE ISLAND CONDOMINIUM ACT (Creates a special legislative commission to study the Rhode Island condominium act.)

Impact

If enacted, this bill aims to facilitate a thorough evaluation of existing laws governing condominiums within Rhode Island. The goal is to identify challenges and areas needing reform in order to promote effective management, governance, and development of condominiums. With condominium ownership being a significant avenue for both commercial and affordable housing development, the insights gathered by the commission could have far-reaching implications for housing policy in the state.

Summary

House Bill H8042 proposes the creation of a special legislative commission tasked with reviewing the Rhode Island Condominium Act, which has not been significantly amended since its enactment in 1982. The bill highlights the growing complexities of condominium development and ownership, emphasizing the need for modern updates to better reflect current practices and challenges in the market. The legislative commission will consist of eleven members with various expertise, thereby ensuring a comprehensive investigation into the needs of both residential and commercial condominium owners.

Contention

Discussion around H8042 is likely to center on the balance between regulatory oversight and the facilitation of condominium developments. Advocates for the bill may argue that updates to the Condominium Act are essential for streamlining the process and encouraging the growth of affordable housing options. However, opponents could raise concerns about potential overregulation and the impact on local property rights. The settings in which condo governance and management occur will be central to the commission’s discussions, scrutinizing whether existing frameworks adequately support the evolving nature of condominium living and ownership.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S0518

CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE IMPACT AND POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BAIL REFORMS ON BLACK RHODE ISLANDERS AND THE STATE

RI S0216

SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW RHODE ISLAND'S MINIMUM WAGE (This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study Rhode Island’s minimum wage from May 4, 2025, to May 4, 2026, and said commission would expire on January 4, 2027.)

RI H6156

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN IN STATE CARE

RI H5161

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (Creates a special joint legislative study commission to study public ownership of certain public utilities, including electricity and natural gas.)

RI S0918

SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF RHODE ISLAND'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM (Extends the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study the governance structure of Rhode Island’s public education system, from March 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026, and said commission expires on June 1, 2026.)

RI S0831

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SAFEGUARD RHODE ISLAND AGAINST THE USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (Creates an 11-member commission to study and provide recommendations to safeguard Rhode Island against use of nuclear weapons, and who would report back no later than August 6, 2026, and whose life would expire on November 6, 2026.)

RI H5056

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO MAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMEDIES TO THE EROSION OF RHODE ISLAND BEACHES (This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the Legislative Commission to Study remedies for the Erosion of Rhode Island’s beaches from January 5, 2025 to April 23, 2025, and said commission would expire on April 30, 2025.)

RI S1156

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RETURN OF CENTRAL FALLS SCHOOLS TO LOCAL GOVERNANCE (Creates a seven (7) member joint legislative commission to study and prepare a report on the return of Central Falls schools to local governance.)

RI H5131

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE TO INMATES AND INDIVIDUALS AWAITING TRIAL IN THE CUSTODY OF THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (RIDOC) (Creates a 9 member commission to study and make recommendations on the delivery of healthcare services at RIDOC, and who reports back to the House no later than January 5, 2026, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2026.)

RI S1049

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION ON PREJUDICE AND BIAS (This resolution would appropriate the sum of $100,000 to the Rhode Island Commission on Prejudice and Bias.)

Similar Bills

HI SB2433

Relating To Condominiums.

HI SB3309

Relating To Condominiums.

HI HB2453

Relating To Condominiums.

MI SB0272

Housing: condominium; definition of undeveloped land; modify. Amends sec. 67 of 1978 PA 59 (MCL 559.167).

HI HR23

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Condominium Association Managers.

HI HCR24

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Condominium Association Managers.

TX HB4812

Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate condominiums.

HI SB1601

Relating To Condominiums.