RI H8141 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-18 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-18 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-13 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026) |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8141.pdf |
