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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 8141: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT

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.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates mandatory legal representation for qualifying tenants in eviction proceedings, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 7034: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACT

HB 7034 prohibits landlords and housing agents in Rhode Island from asking applicants about prior incarceration or discriminating against them based on that status. It amends the Fair Housing Practices Act to explicitly ban such inquiries and discrimination, protecting individuals who have been released from prison. The bill also maintains existing protections against discrimination based on race, gender, disability, and other factors. This directly affects landlords, rental applications, and formerly incarcerated residents seeking housing.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits housing discrimination against formerly incarcerated individuals, advancing criminal justice reform by reducing reentry barriers and protecting civil rights per Fair Housing Act amendments.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on prior incarceration, strengthening tenant protections under Rhode Island's Fair Housing Act.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) Leo Felix (D) Jennifer Stewart (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 7130: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

HB 7130 modifies the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act by allowing tenants to pay an increased security deposit in monthly installments over 12 months instead of paying the full amount upfront. This provision directly affects residential tenants in rental properties where landlords seek to raise security deposits. The key mechanism is the structured payment plan, replacing a single lump-sum requirement with smaller, manageable monthly payments. The bill focuses on easing financial burdens for tenants facing higher deposit demands without altering the deposit amount itself.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tenants to pay security deposits in monthly installments, easing upfront financial burdens and strengthening tenant protections under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.95% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Jennifer Stewart (D) Raymond Hull (D) Enrique Sanchez (D) John Lombardi (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 7285: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Requires effective January 1, 2027, that upon the execution of a lease agreement for a mobile and manufactured homes in a mobile and manufactured home park, a complete copy of the lease be provided to the tenant within 10 days of execution.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlords provide tenants with lease copies within 10 days, enhancing transparency and tenant rights in residential agreements.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) George Nardone (R) David Place (R) Paul Santucci (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7480: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE CHILDREN'S CARDIAC SAFETY ACT

Establishes "The Children's Cardiac Safety Act", and provide for childhood cardiac screening based on modules that incorporate current best practices.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mandatory childhood cardiac screening under public health programs, improving early detection and access to care for pediatric patients.95% confidence
Lauren Carson (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7529: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF TEACHERS GENERALLY

HB 7529 expands the definition of "teacher" to include school nurses, counselors, psychologists, principals, and superintendents, covering all public school staff. It establishes 19 specific rights for these educators, such as a safe workplace free from harassment, protection against being forced to pay for classroom supplies, access to necessary resources like technology, academic freedom, and fair evaluation processes (no more than every 3 years for "highly effective" teachers). The bill directly affects all public school staff covered under the expanded definition, ensuring they have clear, codified workplace protections. It clarifies existing expectations rather than creating new funding or mandates, focusing on defining and safeguarding professional rights within school environments.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educator protections, mandates safe workplace, resource access, and academic freedom - directly supporting teacher welfare and educational environment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workplace protections for educators including safe environment, resource access, and fair evaluations, directly advancing labor rights for school staff.95% confidence
Bill O'Brien (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7526: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS -- STUDENT AND TEACHER CLASSROOM SAFETY

Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes classroom safety provisions and protections for students/teachers, directly advancing educational safety standards per topic description.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D) Nathan Biah (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Chris Paplauskas (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7564: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOME-FIT DWELLING UNITS

Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires accessible design in new construction, preventing housing discrimination against people with disabilities.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7658: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE -- NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS

Requires a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by a housing code violation along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires housing code violation notices and hearing dates to be provided to all tenants, enhancing tenant awareness and protections per housing code enforcement.85% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Arthur Handy (D) David Morales (D) Joshua Giraldo (D) Teresa Tanzi (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7614: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS

Provides that for the period up until July 1, 2027, an applicant for a teaching certificate in Rhode Island would not be required to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite to obtaining a teaching certificate.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill removes standardized exam requirement for teacher certification, aligning with 'oppose' indicator of removing educational requirements.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Scott Slater (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
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