Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7225
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EMERGENCY SHELTERS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Lombardi (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes rules and procedures for licensing emergency shelters for homeless persons, including setting minimum standards and prohibiting the charging of fees to the residents.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 · Legislature
02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 6, 2026 · Legislature
02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing