Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT
What it does
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.
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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
- Mar 1803/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 1303/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced