Committee hearing draws widespread opposition to bill authorizing municipal rent control

Apr 2, 2025

The House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing on April 2 took testimony on House Bill 5954, a measure authorizing the City of Providence to enact local rent regulation or stabilization.

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Lede: The House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing on April 2 took testimony on House Bill 5954, a measure authorizing the City of Providence to enact local rent regulation or stabilization. Testimony was heavily weighted against the proposal.

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