Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8141: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8141 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 -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); and 6 more.