Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7766: 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 7766 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (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.
Removes the five (5) year waiting period for filing a motion to seal an eviction court file. It also deletes the numerical limitation on filing seal requests.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| 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
- 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary