Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5917: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5917 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT. Primary sponsor: Doc Corvese (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limits the mandatory rental registry to properties constructed prior to 1978, and further push out the effective date of registration to September 1, 2025, with the penalty clause becoming effective as of October 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary