Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2972
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Gu (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- DiMario (Democratic)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates the division of civil representation within the department of housing and require civil representation by a Designated Legal Organization to provide legal representation to all tenants who qualify in eviction proceedings.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 28, 2026 · Legislature
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary