Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT
What it does
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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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1606/16/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 906/09/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 806/08/2026 House passed Sub APassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 506/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)Minor
- Jun 306/03/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- Jun 206/02/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- Jun 106/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)
- May 1905/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- May 1505/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
- Mar 1603/16/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/18/2026)
- Mar 1303/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- Jan 2101/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced