HB 8108

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 18, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8108

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-03-18

Housing Insurance / Consumer Protection Tax / Budget / Appropriations

Summary

Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.

Sponsor

Potter

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-27	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-03-18	Status	in_committee
2026-03-18	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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