SB 738 is sponsored by Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), and Dawn Euer (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

SB 738 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Last action May 06, 2025 — 05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Senate
4
Passed House
5
To Executive
6
Enacted

This bill died with 2025 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

May 06, 2025
05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 02, 2025
05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2025)
April 21, 2025
04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/22/2025)
April 18, 2025
04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
March 07, 2025
03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passage

June 15, 2023

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	27	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	7	0	0	1
Republican	3	0	0	0
Total	37	0	0	1
% of votes cast	97%	0%	0%	3%

How each member voted (38)

Member	Party	Vote
Cano	—	Yea
DeLuca	—	Yea
Goodwin	—	Not Voting
Lombardo	—	Yea
Miller	—	Yea
Picard	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
de la Cruz	—	Yea
Alana M. DiMario	Democratic	Yea
Ana B. Quezada	Democratic	Yea
Bridget Valverde	Democratic	Yea
David P. Tikoian	Democratic	Yea
Dawn Euer	Democratic	Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III	Democratic	Yea
Hanna M. Gallo	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
John P. Burke	Democratic	Yea
Jonathon Acosta	Democratic	Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis	Democratic	Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa	Democratic	Yea
Louis P. DiPalma	Democratic	Yea
Mark McKenney	Democratic	Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain	Democratic	Yea
Meghan E. Kallman	Democratic	Yea
Melissa Murray	Democratic	Yea
Pamela J. Lauria	Democratic	Yea
Robert Britto	Democratic	Yea
Ryan W. Pearson	Democratic	Yea
Samuel D. Zurier	Democratic	Yea
Samuel W. Bell	Democratic	Yea
Tiara T. Mack	Democratic	Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski	Democratic	Yea
Valarie J. Lawson	Democratic	Yea
Victoria Gu	Democratic	Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
Gordon E. Rogers	Republican	Yea
Thomas J. Paolino	Republican	Yea

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IN CONCURRENCE

June 15, 2023

Passed 68 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	52	0	0	6
Independent	1	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	9	0	0	0
Republican	6	0	0	1
Total	68	0	0	7
% of votes cast	91%	0%	0%	9%

How each member voted (75)

Member	Party	Vote
Cardillo	—	Yea
Cruz	—	Yea
Fenton-Fung	—	Yea
Henries	—	Yea
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Yea
Rea	—	Yea
ShallcrossSmith	—	Yea
Vella-Wilkinson	—	Yea
Alex Finkelman	Democratic	Yea
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone	Democratic	Yea
Arthur Handy	Democratic	Yea
Arthur J. Corvese	Democratic	Yea
Brandon C. Potter	Democratic	Not Voting
Brandon T. Voas	Democratic	Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy	Democratic	Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee	Democratic	Yea
Charlene M. Lima	Democratic	Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski	Democratic	Yea
David A. Bennett	Democratic	Yea
David Morales	Democratic	Yea
Deborah A. Fellela	Democratic	Yea
Edith H. Ajello	Democratic	Yea
Enrique George Sanchez	Democratic	Yea
Evan P. Shanley	Democratic	Yea
Grace Diaz	Democratic	Yea
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski	Democratic	Yea
Jason Knight	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart	Democratic	Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan	Democratic	Yea
John G. Edwards	Democratic	Not Voting
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Not Voting
Jose F. Batista	Democratic	Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Joseph M. McNamara	Democratic	Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo	Democratic	Yea
Julie A. Casimiro	Democratic	Yea
June Speakman	Democratic	Yea
Justine A. Caldwell	Democratic	Yea
Karen Alzate	Democratic	Not Voting
Katherine S. Kazarian	Democratic	Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty	Democratic	Yea
Lauren H. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Leonela Felix	Democratic	Yea
Marvin L. Abney	Democratic	Yea
Mary Duffy Messier	Democratic	Yea
Matt S. Dawson	Democratic	Yea
Megan L. Cotter	Democratic	Yea
Mia A. Ackerman	Democratic	Yea
Michelle E. McGaw	Democratic	Yea
Nathan W. Biah	Democratic	Yea
Patricia A. Serpa	Democratic	Yea
Ramon A. Perez	Democratic	Yea
Raymond A. Hull	Democratic	Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak	Democratic	Yea
Robert D. Phillips	Democratic	Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr.	Democratic	Yea
Samuel A. Azzinaro	Democratic	Not Voting
Scott A. Slater	Democratic	Yea
Stephen M. Casey	Democratic	Yea
Susan R. Donovan	Democratic	Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi	Democratic	Not Voting
Terri Cortvriend	Democratic	Yea
Thomas E. Noret	Democratic	Yea
Tina L. Spears	Democratic	Yea
Jon D. Brien	Independent	Yea
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Yea
David J. Place	Republican	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Yea
George A Nardone	Republican	Yea
Michael W. Chippendale	Republican	Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Not Voting
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

housing civil-rights

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 738 do?: 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.
Who sponsors SB 738?: SB 738 is sponsored by Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Ana B. Quezada (Democratic), Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), and Dawn Euer (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 738?: This bill died with 2025 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 SB 738?: Track SB 738 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 738
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 07, 2025
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Pamela J. Lauria

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