SB 2291

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 8, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2291

Session 2026

Status introduced

Senate introduced 2026-05-08

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

Murray

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-01-23	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-05-08	Status	introduced
2026-05-08	Latest Action	Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

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