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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Nardone, Roberts, Chippendale, Noret, Serpa, and Read

     Date Introduced: April 17, 2026

     Referred To: House Municipal Government & Housing

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 45-53 of the General Laws entitled "Low and Moderate Income

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Housing" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     45-53-17. Affordable housing stock in Coventry.

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     The Rhode Island housing authority shall verify and document the count of affordable

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housing stock in the town of Coventry two (2) times per year.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

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     This act would require the Rhode Island housing authority to verify and document the count

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of affordable housing stock in the town of Coventry two (2) times per year.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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