H7295

Permits the town of Tiverton to require additional testing, to be performed by and at the expense of the developer, to ensure that there is no dewatering or loss of effective recharge to surrounding wells within close proximity of the new construction.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7295 allows the town of Tiverton to mandate developers to test for dewatering and recharge loss in wells near new construction.

Rhode Island H7295 amends the state's low and moderate income housing laws to allow the town of Tiverton to require developers to conduct additional testing for dewatering or loss of effective recharge in wells near new construction. The developer must bear the cost of this testing and any necessary mitigation. Test results must be submitted to the town engineer and the department of public works. The town engineer or appointed personnel will approve the developer's proposal to address any adverse consequences. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Jan 23

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing