Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8108
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Batista (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- DeSimone (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· 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.
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 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary