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HB 7199 Failed
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
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. Effective 7/1/26.
- Chamber
- House
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2026
- Last action
- May 19, 2026 — 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Sponsor
- Brandon Potter D
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 5 · Stalled