AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROPERTY RESILIENCE ACT

HB 6276, the Rhode Island Property Resilience Act, aims to protect homes and businesses across Rhode Island from the impacts of flooding and sea level rise. The bill establishes a Rhode Island Flood Mitigation Council to oversee a statewide flood audit program. This program would assess properties for flood risks and provide owners with recommendations for mitigation measures, such as structural elevation or floodproofing. The goal is to enhance the state's resilience, protect property values, and help stabilize the municipal tax base while minimizing insurance rate increases and property loss.