Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7658: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE -- NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7658 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE -- NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): 03/17/2026 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 a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by a housing code violation along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing