The bill amends Chapter 45-53 of the General Laws, titled "Low and Moderate Income Housing," by adding a new section specifically for the town of Tiverton. This new section, 45-53-17, allows the town to mandate additional well testing by developers for both private and public wells located near construction sites. The purpose of this testing is to ensure that nearby wells are not adversely affected by dewatering or loss of effective recharge during the construction of low- or moderate-income housing. The testing must be completed before any construction begins and must comply with regulations set forth by the Department of Environmental Management and the Department of Health.

Additionally, the Department of Environmental Management is granted the authority to issue rules and regulations to implement the requirements of this new section. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces these new provisions to enhance environmental protections related to well water in Tiverton. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.