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RI S2586
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Louis Dipalma
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AI Summary
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Tiverton may require well testing before construction of low- or moderate-income housing to determine if existing or proposed private/public wells would be adversely affected by dewatering or loss of effective recharge
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Developers or builders must pay for all testing, which must be submitted 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 mitigation plans approved by the town engineer or town council appointees
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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 Senate Housing and Municipal Government
2/13/2026