HB 8386 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

This bill amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to require landlords to give tenants a receipt whenever rent is paid in cash. The rule applies directly to residential property owners and tenants who use cash for rent payments. Landlords must provide the receipt at the exact moment they receive the payment, ensuring there is immediate proof of the transaction. The law would become effective immediately after it is passed by the legislature.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 1, 2026 Last action May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
Committee
05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Apr 1, 2026
Introduced
04/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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