Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2972: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT

In committee Last action April 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2972 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Victoria Gu (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Victoria Gu (Democratic); Melissa Murray (Democratic); Jake Bissaillon (Democratic); Alana DiMario (Democratic); and 2 more.