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RI S2670
Joint Resolution
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bissaillon
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $850,000 from the state treasury for fiscal year 2026-2027 to New Bridges for Haitian Success, a Providence-based nonprofit founded in 2013
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Funds designated specifically for residential property acquisition to create transitional housing for immigrants with temporary protected status (TPS) and asylum status
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New Bridges for Haitian Success provides services including immigration system navigation, assistance accessing healthcare, housing, employment, and food assistance
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Organization also offers adult education programs helping Haitians transition from French and Haitian-Creole to English
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State controller authorized to disburse funds upon receipt of properly authenticated vouchers
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $850,000 FOR NEW BRIDGES FOR HAITIAN SUCCESS (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.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
2/27/2026