Rhode Island § 45-26-12 - Town Housing Authorities
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§ 45-26-12. Town Housing Authorities
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-26-12
§ 45-26-12. Housing for people who are elderly — Disabled veterans.
Every person, regardless of sex, who was disabled while serving in the military or naval service of the United States in the Spanish American war, the insurrection in the Philippines, the China relief expedition, World War I, World War II, or in any conflict or war, whether declared or undeclared, and who was honorably discharged, or who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, or who, if not discharged, served honorably, shall, if that person meets all other qualifications in his or her application for placement in a public housing for people who are elderly project, be the first to be provided any available accommodations in a project regardless of any other prior applications.
History of Section.
P.L. 1970, ch. 283, § 2.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Rhode Island General Laws § 45-26-12 cover?
Section 45-26-12 ("Town Housing Authorities") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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