Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7491: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY

Enacted Last action June 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

HB 7491 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Grace Diaz (Democratic); Ramon Perez (Democratic); Charlene Lima (Democratic); Enrique Sanchez (Democratic); and 6 more.