Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

HB 7957 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT

Last action — 03/27/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 03/27/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/22/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2024)

  3. 03/05/2024 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 106 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (106)

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Subjects

housing civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7957 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 7957?
HB 7957 is sponsored by Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Edith H. Ajello (Democratic), Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic), and Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7957?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 7957?
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