Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandPROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS - Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- May 5, 2026
- 191 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI H 8000 · EngrossedMay 5
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Bill details
- Last action
- Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government · May 22, 2026
- Pending committee
- Housing and Municipal Government
Sponsors
JSJoseph ShekarchiRepresentative · Democrat · HD-023Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JSJune SpeakmanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-068
TSTina SpearsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-036
BVBrandon VoasRepresentative · Democrat · HD-057
ADAnthony DeSimoneRepresentative · Democrat · HD-005
NBNathan BiahRepresentative · Democrat · HD-003
TNThomas NoretRepresentative · Democrat · HD-025
WOWilliam O'BrienRepresentative · Democrat · HD-054
Bill history
Newest first.
May 22, 2026Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentSenate
May 5, 2026House passed Sub AHouse
May 1, 2026Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)House
Apr 29, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub AHouse
Apr 24, 2026Proposed SubstituteHouse
Apr 24, 2026Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)House
Apr 15, 2026Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/15/2026)House
Apr 10, 2026Proposed SubstituteHouse
Show 4 earlier actions
Apr 10, 2026Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026)House
Mar 5, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHouse
Feb 27, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)House
Feb 27, 2026Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & HousingHouse
Recorded votes
PassageMay 5, 2026 · House · 56 yea · 13 nayPassedPassed
House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub AApr 29, 2026 · House · 8 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Property
- PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS
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