Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7559: 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 7559 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): 03/18/2026 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.
Requires landlords to register certain information for residential properties constructed prior to 1978 with the department of health on a statewide registry and defines which information may be viewed on a public database.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| 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
- 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary