Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7226: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7226 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION. Primary sponsor: Dick Fascia (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), George Nardone (Republican), David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): 04/06/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (04/07/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands Rhode Island Housing’s authority to revise the qualified allocation plan to prioritize cost-efficient affordable housing production and total units, while reducing the scoring weight of non-production-related criteria.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/06/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (04/07/2026)
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing