S.2903

Establishes the Residential and Commercial Property Acquisition Program Act to implement residential or commercial property acquisitions, paired with funding for relocation costs within or proximate to the current community.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Residential and Commercial Property Acquisition Program Act to implement property acquisitions in high-hazard zones, paired with.

The bill establishes the Residential and Commercial Property Acquisition Program Act to implement residential or commercial property acquisitions in high-hazard zones, paired with funding for relocation costs within or proximate to the current community. It aims to restore acquired land to its natural habitat and enhance community resilience. The act includes a planning process for municipalities, a prioritization process for funding, and authorization for the Rhode Island infrastructure bank and the department to secure additional funding.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

RDD

Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government