H7560

Substitutes "housing resources commission" with "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation purposes. It also makes it easier for a property owner to release funds put into an escrow account, if needed to make required repairs or improvements.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7560 replaces the "housing resources commission" with the "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation and simplifies fund release.

Rhode Island H7560 substitutes the "department of health" for the "housing resources commission" in lead hazard mitigation efforts. It also streamlines the process for property owners to access funds from escrow accounts when needed for required repairs or improvements. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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8
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

Feb 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary