Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM
What it does
Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 2905/29/2026 Referred to House JudiciaryLatest
- May 2805/28/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 2205/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)Minor
- May 2105/21/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 1905/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- May 1205/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- May 805/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- Feb 602/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced