Establishes the Strengthen Rhody Homes program to fund home hardening projects.

The bill creates the Strengthen Rhody Homes program within the Department of Business Regulation to provide grants for residential property owners to construct or retrofit homes to resist hurricane or catastrophic windstorm damage. The program is funded by federal grants or other sources and is subject to the receipt of such funds. The insurance superintendent is responsible for obtaining grants and administering the program. Contractors and evaluators must meet specific criteria, including holding IBHS certifications and maintaining accurate contact information.

Establishes the Strengthen Rhody Homes program to fund home hardening projects.

The bill creates the Strengthen Rhody Homes program within the Department of Business Regulation to provide grants for residential property owners to construct or retrofit homes to resist hurricane or catastrophic windstorm damage. The program is funded by federal grants or other sources and is subject to the receipt of such funds. The insurance superintendent is responsible for obtaining grants and administering the program. Contractors and evaluators must meet specific criteria, including holding IBHS certifications and maintaining accurate contact information.