Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 9 D cosponsors

SB 797 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS

Last action — 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to add rules governing encampments, including the right to clean and sanitary conditions and impose penalties for violations of the rights set forth in this chapter in the amount of $500 per violation.

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Action History

  1. 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)

  3. 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Sponsors

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (105)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 797 do?
Updates the Homeless Bill of Rights to add rules governing encampments, including the right to clean and sanitary conditions and impose penalties for violations of the rights set forth in this chapter in the amount of $500 per violation.
Who sponsors SB 797?
SB 797 is sponsored by Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 797?
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 797?
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