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RI S2848
Joint Resolution
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Murray
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $500,000 from the state treasury for fiscal year 2026-2027 to Sojourner House in Rhode Island
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Funds will support Sojourner House's permanent supportive housing development program, including acquisition and rehabilitation of residential buildings for domestic abuse and sexual violence 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 provide matching funds for federal grants amid potential HUD funding cuts that could affect more than 1,000 Rhode Islanders in supportive housing
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Introduced March 4, 2026 by Senator Murray and nine co-sponsors; referred to Senate Finance Committee
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 Senate Finance
3/4/2026