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SR 2670 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $850,000 FOR NEW BRIDGES FOR HAITIAN SUCCESS

Summary
Authorizes the appropriation of $850,000 for New Bridges for Haitian Success for the purpose of residential property acquisition for transitional housing to support immigrants with temporary protected status (TPS) and asylum status.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $850,000 for transitional housing program, directly funding a specific initiative under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $850k for residential property acquisition to create transitional housing for TPS/asylum seekers, directly advancing affordable housing access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds transitional housing for TPS/asylum immigrants, directly providing services to support protected immigrant populations.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
May 7, 2026
Committee
05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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P
Photo of Jake Bissaillon
Jake Bissaillon
DDemocratic
RI
1
P
Photo of Tiara Mack
Tiara Mack
DDemocratic
RI
6