The resolution addresses the lack of a uniform definition of "houseboat" in Rhode Island, where various authorities, including the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC), and the United States Coast Guard, provide differing definitions and regulatory frameworks for floating structures and live-aboard vessels. To ensure proper regulatory oversight and environmental protection, the resolution proposes the establishment of a Task Force tasked with studying and defining the term "houseboat" by considering existing definitions under state law and relevant regulations.

The Task Force will consist of members from the House of Representatives, DEM, CRMC, the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association, municipal harbor management commissions, the United States Coast Guard, and the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, among others. It is required to meet at least four times and submit a final report with recommendations for a standardized definition of "houseboat" to the Speaker of the House by January 31, 2026. Members of the Task Force will serve without compensation, and the resolution also directs the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to relevant authorities.