Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate 2 D cosponsors

SB 3163 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Last action — 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 27, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill allows for sealing eviction records under specific conditions.

The bill permits sealing eviction records if the complaint is defective or lacks jurisdiction. It also allows individuals aged 18 to 21 to request the sealing of their eviction association under certain circumstances.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with young adults may have better opportunities for housing by sealing past eviction records.

Summary

Allows for the sealing of an eviction record for a defective complaint and/or lack of jurisdiction and would, upon motion of a person between 18 and 21 years of age, seal a person's association with an eviction under certain circumstances.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A

  2. 06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)

  3. 06/03/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  4. 06/02/2026 Proposed Substitute

  5. 06/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)

  6. 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  7. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

  8. 03/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (112)

112 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 30 Yea · 6 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 29202
Republican 0300
Unaffiliated 1100
Total 30602
% of votes cast 79%16%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Nay
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson 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
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Nay
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Not Voting
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
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Nay
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Not Voting
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Nay
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Nay
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Nay

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Subjects

housing civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3163 do?
Allows for the sealing of an eviction record for a defective complaint and/or lack of jurisdiction and would, upon motion of a person between 18 and 21 years of age, seal a person's association with an eviction under certain circumstances.
Who sponsors SB 3163?
SB 3163 is sponsored by Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic) and Tiara T. Mack (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 3163?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 27, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 3163?
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