Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

HR 5970 — JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE WHOLE-HOME REPAIRS PROGRAM

Last action — 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates 12-member commission to study and provide recommendations for the creation of a statewide whole-home repairs program, and who would report back to the General Assembly by January 5, 2026, and would expire on March 5, 2026.

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Action History

  1. 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)

  3. 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (107)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5970 do?
Creates 12-member commission to study and provide recommendations for the creation of a statewide whole-home repairs program, and who would report back to the General Assembly by January 5, 2026, and would expire on March 5, 2026.
Who sponsors HR 5970?
HR 5970 is sponsored by Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Julie A. Casimiro (Democratic), Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), and Arthur Handy (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 5970?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5970?
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