Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT
Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-16 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-16 | Latest Action | Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/18/2026) |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 8004 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT | introduced |
| SB 2035 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES | introduced |
| SB 2269 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE -- NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS | introduced |
| SB 2273 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES (Sets the zoning statewide for âfamily child care homesâ to no fewer than twelve (12) children maximum.) | introduced |
| SB 2691 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING | introduced |
| SB 2697 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX | introduced |
| HB 7182 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES | in_committee |
| HB 7929 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT (Limits the facility's ability to charge rent and fees for a maximum of seven (7) days or until removal of the personal property from the room, whichever occurs first. A violation would constitute a deceptive trade practice.) | in_committee |