Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8000: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS
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Plain-language summary
HB 8000 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2026): 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Joe Shekarchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 05/05/2026 House passed Sub A
- 05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 04/24/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
- 04/15/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/15/2026)
- 04/10/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026)
- 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing