Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

HB 8385 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Last action — 05/19/2026 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 April 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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In plain language

This bill allows sealing of eviction records for certain young adults and minor tenants.

The bill permits the court to seal eviction records for individuals aged 18-21 who didn't sign leases and minors. This includes cases with defective complaints or lack of jurisdiction, helping protect these individuals' records.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a young adult in eviction proceedings, your record may be sealed to protect your history.

Summary

Allows sealing of eviction records for defective complaint or lack of jurisdiction for individuals between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) who didn't sign the lease.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. 04/01/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (106)

106 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8385 do?
Allows sealing of eviction records for defective complaint or lack of jurisdiction for individuals between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) who didn't sign the lease.
Who sponsors HB 8385?
HB 8385 is sponsored by David Morales (Democratic), Enrique George Sanchez (Democratic), Jenni A. Furtado (Democratic), Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), and Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8385?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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