HB 7491

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 19, 2026.

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.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7491
Session 2026
Status enacted
House enacted 2026-06-19
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Kislak
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-19 Status enacted
2026-06-19 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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