HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE WHOLE-HOME REPAIRS PROGRAM (Extends the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study and provides recommendations for the creation of a statewide whole-home repairs program from January 5, 2026, to June 30, 2026, and said commission expires on August 30, 2026.)

Plain-English Summary

This resolution gives a special state commission more time to complete its work studying whether Rhode Island should create a statewide program to help residents repair their homes. The commission was originally required to submit its findings and recommendations by January 5, 2026, but this resolution pushes that deadline to June 30, 2026. The commission itself will now officially end on August 30, 2026, giving members a little extra time after the report is submitted to wrap up their work.

The commission being extended was created to explore the idea of a "whole-home repairs" program — a type of government assistance program that helps homeowners, and sometimes renters, fix serious problems in their homes, such as leaky roofs, faulty heating systems, or other safety and structural issues. These programs are typically aimed at helping low- and moderate-income households who cannot afford major repairs on their own.

This resolution affects the members of the special commission, who now have more time to research the topic, gather public input, and develop their recommendations. Ultimately, the findings could influence future legislation that might affect Rhode Island homeowners and renters across the state — particularly those with limited financial resources who struggle to maintain safe and livable housing. The resolution itself does not create or fund any repair program; it simply extends the deadline for the study to be completed.