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RI H7295

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Town of Tiverton may require well testing before construction of any low- or moderate-income housing to determine impacts on existing or proposed private and public wells, including dewatering or loss of effective recharge

  • Developers and builders must pay for all required testing and submit results to the town engineer and department of public works

  • Any adverse consequences identified must be eliminated or mitigated at the developer's sole expense, with approval from the town engineer or town council-appointed personnel

  • All testing must comply with regulations from the Department of Environmental Management and Department of Health

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits the town of Tiverton to require additional testing, to be performed by and at the expense of the developer, to ensure that there is no dewatering or loss of effective recharge to surrounding wells within close proximity of the new construction.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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