S.2681

Establishes the state-funded rental subsidy program.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a state-funded rental subsidy program to provide project-based rental assistance to low-income households.

The bill establishes a state-funded rental subsidy program to provide project-based rental assistance to permanent housing projects with units reserved for eligible households. The program aims to help Rhode Islanders with the lowest incomes exit homelessness and stay stably housed. The program is capitalized with twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) and will be administered by the executive office of housing.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

DRDD

Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

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

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance