Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7758
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BED BUGS IN RESIDENTIAL PREMISES ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Spells out the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant with respect to the inspection and treatment of bed bugs in residential premises.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 18, 2026 · Legislature
03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 13, 2026 · Legislature
03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026) - Feb 12, 2026 · House
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary