HB 7199

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 19, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7199

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-05-19

Housing

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Alzate

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-01-21	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-05-19	Status	in_committee
2026-05-19	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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