Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2271
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Limits rent increases to no more than 4% annually unless the landlord is granted an exemption by secretary of housing, and provides tenants with civil action to recover damages, including award of attorneys' fees and punitive damages, for any violations.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 7, 2026 · Legislature
05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government