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RI H7295
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Edwards
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AI Summary
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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
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Developers and builders must pay for all required testing and submit results to the town engineer and department of public works
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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
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All testing must comply with regulations from the Department of Environmental Management and Department of Health
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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