Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2481: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM
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Plain-language summary
SB 2481 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM. Primary sponsor: Thomas Paolino (Republican), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): 05/29/2026 Referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/29/2026 Referred to House Judiciary
- 05/28/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary