Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8000: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS

Passed one chamber Last action May 22, 2026: 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Plain-language summary

HB 8000 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2026): 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bill O'Brien (Democratic); Tom Noret (Democratic); Nathan Biah (Democratic); Anthony DeSimone (Democratic); and 4 more.