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SB 2271

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 7, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2271
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-05-07
Housing
Summary

Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.

Sponsor
Mack
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-07 Status in_committee
2026-05-07 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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