Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2291
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Urso (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Gu (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Euer (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent. Effective 7/1/26.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 9, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 9, 2026 · House
06/09/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · Legislature
06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 1, 2026 · Legislature
06/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Meeting postponed (06/02/2026) - Jun 1, 2026 · Legislature
06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Meeting postponed (06/02/2026) - May 30, 2026 · Legislature
05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration - May 12, 2026 · Legislature
05/12/2026 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study - May 12, 2026 · Legislature
05/12/2026 Committee recommended indefinite postponement - May 11, 2026 · Legislature
05/11/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026) - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Meeting postponed (04/28/2026) - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary