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Issue · Housing

Housing (Tenant Rights)

Every housing bill, vote, and legislator stance in Rhode Island, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

RI Legislature US Congress
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2026 Regular Session
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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 8112: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreases security deposit limit from 1 to 2 months rent, weakening tenant financial protections and affordability per housing topic indicators.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2617: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreases security deposit limit from 1 to 2 months rent, raising financial barriers for tenants and weakening tenant protections under housing policy.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights