Skip to main content
Independent and nonpartisan. SaveYourState is a civic information resource. It is not a government website and is not affiliated with any government agency, party, or campaign.

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7228: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE WHOLE-HOME REPAIRS PROGRAM

Passed one chamber Official data

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

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HR 7228 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE WHOLE-HOME REPAIRS PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): 02/26/2026 House passed Sub A.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

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

Extends the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study and provides recommendations for the creation of a statewide whole-home repairs program from January 5, 2026, to June 30, 2026, and said commission expires on August 30, 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18

“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. 02/26/2026 House passed Sub A
  2. 02/19/2026 Placed on House Calendar (02/26/2026)
  3. 02/11/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  4. 02/06/2026 Proposed Substitute
  5. 02/06/2026 Scheduled for reconsideration (02/11/2026)
  6. 02/03/2026 Committee recommends passage
  7. 01/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration (02/03/2026)
  8. 01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  9. 01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)
  10. 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sources

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