Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 2371 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION

Last action — 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill creates a fund to help first-time homebuyers and veterans in Rhode Island with home purchases.

The bill establishes a revolving fund to provide grants up to $40,000 for first-time homebuyers and veterans in Rhode Island. It includes initial funding of $30 million and sets eligibility requirements for applicants.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means potential assistance for workers looking to buy their first home or those who are veterans.

Summary

Establishes a revolving fund to assist first-time home buyers and veterans to purchase a home in Rhode Island by issuing grants of up to forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

  3. 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

107 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

housing veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2371 do?
Establishes a revolving fund to assist first-time home buyers and veterans to purchase a home in Rhode Island by issuing grants of up to forty thousand dollars ($40,000).
Who sponsors SB 2371?
SB 2371 is sponsored by Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic), Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), and Thomas J. Paolino (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2371?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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