Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8109
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- JUST CAUSE EVICTIONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Morales (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits a landlord from removing a tenant from any housing accommodation, or attempt such removal or exclusion from possession.
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