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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 Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

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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.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Ramon PerezPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Charlene LimaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse14
Enrique SanchezPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse9
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Anthony DeSimonePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5
Scott SlaterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
John LombardiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
  2. 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
  3. 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
  4. 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
  5. 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
  6. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
  7. 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Finance
  8. 05/14/2026 House read and passed
  9. 05/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/14/2026)
  10. 05/07/2026 Committee recommends passage
  11. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/07/2026)
  12. 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Showing 12 most recent of 14 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source