Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

HB 7285 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Last action — 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

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  • In Committee

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  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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Summary

Requires effective January 1, 2027, that upon the execution of a lease agreement for a mobile and manufactured homes in a mobile and manufactured home park, a complete copy of the lease be provided to the tenant within 10 days of execution.

Bill Text

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The bill requires landlords to provide a complete copy of the lease for mobile and manufactured homes in mobile home parks to tenants within ten days of execution, starting January 1, 2027.

  • Section 34-18-15

    Effective January 1, 2027, upon the execution or renewal of any written lease agreement of a mobile and manufactured home, as defined in § 31-44-1, located in a mobile and manufactured home park as defined in 31-44-1, pursuant to this chapter, the landlord shall provide the tenant with a complete copy of the signed lease, including all pages, addenda, and any attachments incorporated into the lease within ten (10) days of execution.

    This addition mandates timely disclosure of lease documents to tenants.

  • Section 34-18-15

    Failure by the landlord to provide the tenant with a complete copy of the lease agreement shall constitute a violation of this chapter, and the tenant may seek remedies in the appropriate court or through administrative complaint.

    This provision adds legal accountability for landlords who fail to provide the full lease to tenants.

  • Section 34-18-15

    For the purposes of this section, a 'complete copy' means the entire lease document as signed by both parties, including any written rules, regulations, addenda, disclosures, or notices referenced in the lease.

    This defines what constitutes a 'complete copy' of the lease, ensuring clarity.

Action History

  1. 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (109)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7285 do?
Requires effective January 1, 2027, that upon the execution of a lease agreement for a mobile and manufactured homes in a mobile and manufactured home park, a complete copy of the lease be provided to the tenant within 10 days of execution.
Who sponsors HB 7285?
HB 7285 is sponsored by Paul M. Santucci (Republican), David J. Place (Republican), Robert J. Quattrocchi (Republican), Michael W. Chippendale (Republican), and George A Nardone (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 7285?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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