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RI H7324
Joint Resolution
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Casey
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $500,000 from the general treasury for fiscal year 2026-2027 to Sojourner House in Rhode Island
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Funds support the organization's permanent supportive housing development program, including acquisition and rehabilitation of residential buildings for domestic violence and sexual abuse victims
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Sojourner House currently operates over 150 housing units across 33 cities and towns statewide serving families who have experienced abuse
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State funding intended to serve as matching funds for federal grants to ensure continued support for permanent housing programs
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Addresses concerns that federal HUD funding cuts could leave more than 1,000 Rhode Islanders in supportive housing at risk of homelessness
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO SOJOURNER HOUSE IN RHODE ISLAND (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Sojourner House to support its permanent housing development program that provides safe, secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
1/23/2026