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HB 7199

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AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT
About This Bill
Latest Action · Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 21, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Alzate· primary

Summary

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Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent. Effective 7/1/26.

Co-sponsors (9)

Craven · primary
Casimiro · primary
Speakman · primary
Fogarty · primary
Giraldo · primary
Hull · primary
Shanley · primary
Felix · primary
Potter · primary

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